alphabetical order / one per franchise / constantly evolving [other favorites lists are linked below!]

favorites by decade:
- 1970s
- 1980s
- 1990s
- 2000s
- 2010s

other favorites lists:
- horror
- musicals
- nostalgic favorites

ratings system
★★★★★ — a+, perfect/masterpiece
★★★★½ — a, excellent/must-watch
★★★★ — a-, great
★★★½ — b+, very good
★★★ — b, good
★★½ — b-, okay
★★ — c+, meh/disappointing
★½ — c/c-, bad
★ — d, terrible
½ — f, atrocious