Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood-1

From left: Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Al Pacino in Quentin Tarantino's ninth film, “Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood." (ANDREW COOPER/COLUMBIA PICTURES)

On Feb. 16, I’m turning 40. In honor of this milestone birthday, I chose my favorite movie (and a runner up) for each year of my existence.

This is the final installment of four and chronicles the last 10 years of films.

World's End

From left: Nick Frost, Eddie Marsan, Simon Pegg, Paddy Considine and Martin Freeman in "The World's End." (LAURIE SPARHAM FOCUS PICTURES)

Thor: Ragnarok

"Thor: Ragnarok" director Taika Waititi embraced a more playful tone and colorful aesthetic than the previous entries in the "Thor" franchise. (COURTESY OF MARVEL STUDIOS)

A Star Is Born

Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga star in the latest version of "A Star is Born," which Cooper directed and co-wrote. Lady Gaga and Cooper also co-wrote several new songs for the film. (COURTESY OF WARNER BROS. PICTURES)

Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood-5

Brad Pitt (left) and Leonardo DiCaprio are directed by Quentin Tarantino on the set of his ninth film, "Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood." (ANDREW COOPER/COLUMBIA PICTURES)

Birds of Prey

From Left: Rosie Perez, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Margot Robbie, Cassandra Cain and Jurnee Smollett-Bell star in "Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn." (WARNER BROS. PICTURES)

Ghostbuster: Afterlife-1

Trevor (Finn Wolfhard), Phoebe (Mckenna Grace) and Podcast (Logan Kim) are the next generation of Ghostbusters in "Ghostbusters: Afterlife." (KIMBERLEY FRENCH/SONY PICTURES)

Everything Everywhere All at Once

From left: Stephanie Hsu, Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan in "Everything Everywhere All at Once. (COURTESY OF A24)

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