In September 1999, the Observer set out to canvass the views of readers: what, in your view, were the most memorable moments in film history? You told us - in great numbers, and with some passion. We received more than 15,000 votes and over 2,500 different moments received at least one vote. Evidently, plenty of you agree with director Neil Jordan who introduces our list, "I can far more readily think of my favourite bits of movies than my favourite movies..."