When you are a film critic, the one question you dread getting in social situations is, "So what's your favorite movie?" People are invariably disappointed when I give vague, wishy-washy answers like, "Well, I love so many!" or "It's just impossible to choose." I suspect that chefs can readily tell you their favorite dish, and sports columnists don't hesitate to name the athlete they most admire. People don't like it when those who are supposed to be experts fudge on a pretty fundamental question.
The Bridge on the River Kwai
The Bridge on the River Kwai
The Bridge on the River Kwai
When you are a film critic, the one question you dread getting in social situations is, "So what's your favorite movie?" People are invariably disappointed when I give vague, wishy-washy answers like, "Well, I love so many!" or "It's just impossible to choose." I suspect that chefs can readily tell you their favorite dish, and sports columnists don't hesitate to name the athlete they most admire. People don't like it when those who are supposed to be experts fudge on a pretty fundamental question.