For one simple fact when scrolling through the TV listings I always stop and watch the Godfather, Ive seen it over 30 times, read the book, watched the documentaries on it. Memorized much of the script. It has a great cast, great direction, and a story that even those who dislike the Mafia, adore this movie because of what else it represents. Many individual great performances perhaps never to be topped. Seeing it is #2 on your recent list it is agreed upon by many millions I’d guess