AFI continued… June 22, 2007
Posted by mrspeel in : Movies, News , trackback79. The Wild Bunch (1969)
I’m very happy to see this included, one of the great westerns not even so much as great entertainment, but a great commentary on the genre as well as violence in society. Reminds me I need to see more Peckinpah.
78. Modern Times (1936)
I can’t complain over the inclusion of any Chaplin, and this is one of his best. Modern Times is ambitious, and a wonderful rebellion against the depersonalization of industrializaion. Paulette Goddard is also probably the most enigmatic and talented actress to play opposite the tramp. I love the iconic final shot.
77. All The President’s Men (1976)
I need to see this. Not one of my major priorities though.
76. Forrest Gump (1994)
This film is “too cute”. I don’t think it’s a bad film, but I don’t think it’s particularly great either. It tries too hard to pull all the right strings, and I don’t see what sets it apart enough to include on the list.
75. In The Heat Of The Night (1967)
A great and underappreciated film (or so I thought before the inclusion here), it’s a powerful film about race issues that are still relevant today. Opposed to the previous inclusion of Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, this film is far more potent and not hocky. The script and the performances are top notched.
74. The Silence Of The Lambs (1991)
I DESPERATELY need to see this.
73. Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid (1969)
I’m surprised at the inclusion of this, but I won’t complain. It’s a fun flick.
72. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
I have still managed to avoid this one, I sorta want to see it though, so I will…someday.
71. Saving Private Ryan (1998)
I don’t really want to see this.
70. A Clockwork Orange (1971)
Not only is this VERY British, I don’t like it at all really. I think it’s technically a great cinematic achievement, but I’m not caught up in it. I also don’t quite agree with it’s message all together at least.
69. Tootsie (1982)
Their infatuation with this flick shocks me, it’s funny ONCE, and doesn’t really have that much of an impact otherwise. Meh, what do I know though?
68. Unforgiven (1992)
Another good choice, my favourite Eastwood film it really deconstructs the western myth. I think though that Altman’s McCabe and Mrs. Miller does a better job, but I think it still deserves it’s spot.
67. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf (1966)
The performances in this film are mind blowingly good, and it’s one of the best shot plays I’ve seen. I think additionally it’s important in it’s paving the way for more lenient acceptance of profanity.
66. Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
I actually only saw this for the first time about a month or two ago, and I fell in love with it. A great parody/homage to old adventure flicks (notably Gunga Din).
65. The African Queen (1951)
Not a fan.
64. Network (1976)
Anothe film I don’t like much at all. I think I should give it another chance though, I saw it about four years ago when I just started to watch films seriously. I can’t deny it’s importance in terms of it’s relevance to television today, and the brilliance of those monologues.
63. Cabaret (1972)
A great musical, and deserving of it’s spot. Very dark, and a new way or presenting the musical.
62. American Graffiti (1973)
Will see very soon.
61. Sullivan’s Travels (1941)
A resounding yes, it’s the film that shows why comedies are so wonderful, not only because it’s wickedly funny but in the story. Veronica Lake sure is a looker.
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