Hard to define what “impact” means… Star Wars trilogy as a kid was something that captivated my imagination. Braveheart and gladiator were great as they seemed to give the time and detail necessary to tell an epic story well. Requiem for a dream was shocking for many of the same reasons, but showcased the ease at which humanity can fall apart. Grave of Fireflies was horrible but beautiful to watch…I don’t think I can ever watch it again, but the story and the way it was done has had a lasting effect…I suppose that’s what “impact” could mean, though I can’t tell you how it impacts me or what the effect is. Mullholand Drive is up there for me. I realize much of the movie is bullshit for bullshit’s sake, but it was such an interesting take…a movie unlike any I’d ever seen, I kept coming back to it looking for more nuances that the director tried to put in. It was like watching a puzzle unfold that you had to piece together to truly understand what was happening.