The Wind Rises. I love everything about it. Beautiful soundtrack, fun sound design, and a fascinating treatment of various topics from the ethics of engineering to the miracle of flight. The end scene completely wrecks me every time.

The Downfall is one of the best movies about being on the losing side of a war. It’s impressively accurate, and the acting is outstanding.

When I don’t know who I’m watching the movie with, I recommend Snatch or Amélie.