From Annie to Happy Gilmore, we trace one fan’s favourite films and why they still hit home

Send us Fan MailWe count down 30 favourite films that shaped our tastes—from animated comfort to Sandler comedies and big-hearted musicals—sharing why each title still lands. The list blends nostalgia, sport, family chaos and underdog grit, ending on a personal, sentimental No.1.• starting the countdown with animation and family comfort• why Paddington, Aladdin and Toy Story still resonate• Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Lion King and Greatest Showman highlights• modern laughs with The Internship and a musical streak via Hairspray and Grease• Dirty Dancing and Beauty and the Beast as romance and growth• Space Jam, Mighty Ducks and 101 Dalmatians for sport and rescue themes• chaos and friendship in The Hangover• top 10 icons: Sound of Music, Karate Kid, Mary Poppins, Cool Runnings• Austin Powers and the Sandler block: Billy Madison, Benchwarmers, Grown Ups, Happy Gilmore• final picks: Big Daddy and Annie as heartfelt favouritesWould like to get 100 likes. Make sure you hit that like, much appreciate and subscribe. Hit the notification and we’ll do our best to get the latest episodes out and share the well all here on the BJ showSupport the show