by Wayne Reeves

Created on: February 15, 2009

At first, compiling a list of favourite films that begin with the letter A appears to be a superfluous exercise - given some thought though it serves to highlight some classic movies, ones that deserve to be watched again and again!

Alien (directed by Ridley Scott)

A freight crew encounter the titular "Alien" in this blueprint of how to make a Sci-fi/ horror monster movie. From the acting, special effects (in all their gory extreme) and atmospheric musical score - no film has ever surpassed this masterpiece in movie-making. Considering this was released in 1979, it still is an effective and faultless piece of cinema history. Actress Sigourney Weaver's career would be launched from her supporting-role as Ellen Ripley.

Aliens (directed by James Cameron)

In a direct response to the single Alien scenario of the original "Alien" film, Cameron's take on the burgeoning franchise was to bring Colonial marines and send them into the heart of the Alien hive - with a gigantic Queen alien thrown in! Sigourney Weaver reprised her role as Rilpey to great effect. An incredible thrill-ride with marine vs. alien battles exploding on the screen, sneak-and-destroy tactics by both antagonists until a grand finale to top any other film you care to remember.

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (directed by Chuck Russell)

Everyone's worst nightmare returned in this second sequel - Freddy Krueger was back and more inventive than ever. Set in a psychiatric ward filled with young teenagers (where Nancy from the original movie was working) Krueger (Robert Englund) would tap into their dreams, find their weaknesses and devise his most fiendish ways to kill them off. Still remains the best of the seemingly endless sequels.

A Time to Kill (directed by Joel Schumacher)

Based on the novel by John Grisham, this screen version is a powerful statement on race - Carl Lee Hailey (Samuel L. Jackson) kills his daughter's two attackers while the appear in court. What follows is lawyer Jake Brigance's (Matthew McConaughey) attempt to defend him with the backdrop of racial violence, the KKK and death threats. Captivating and well-acted, this will get you thinking about just how fair the system really is?

Any Given Sunday (directed by Oliver Stone)

A controversial film about life in American football from the perspective of players, coaches and owners of the fictional Miami Sharks. Excellent football footage is combined with striking performances from Al Pacino (as coach Tony D'Amato) and Jamie Foxx (the

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