If I was stranded on a desert island and could bring five movies to watch over and over, I'd probably try to bring five films from the generations that would remind me of my Grandparents' era, my parents, my childhood, youth, and career.

From my Grandparents era, I'd choose Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo". It's a classic, brilliant storytelling. A love story, a murder mystery, with a great twist. All star cast for its day. A beautiful piece of cinema history.

From my parents' era, I'd pick "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". It's a period piece that was release in the late 60's. It's a musical, a war time film, imaginative, fun, super long (even has an intermission built into the film) and delightful.

From my childhood, I'd choose the original "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory". It's independent filmmaking at its best. Probably my favorite film of all time. Brilliant acting choices by Gene Wilder, for actors out there, it's worth reading about the famous entrance of Wonka where Wilder demanded the summersault scene. From that point forward in the film, you don't know if Wonka is lying or telling the truth until the end. Something the newer version completely missed. Wonka is a morality tale that could prove useful if stuck on a desert island. In the end, good wins over evil. The right decision by Charlie is the key to hope and the future. I love it.

For my college years, I loved Woody Allen's "Everyone Says I Love You". Another musical. Bit sleepy, but great dialogue. The kind of movie you relax to on a Sunday afternoon.

For my old age, (I know this is partial as I edited the film, but this is my career choice), I'd want "Barking Water". It's a beautiful film staring an older couple at the end of their lives. The film is about saying goodbye and forgiveness. New York Times reviewer Stephen Holden said it best... "This is a movie in which people, underneath their fears and prejudices, are fundamentally good." Seem to me that would be worth having on a desert island.