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Tag: Top 100

  • Saturday Morning Cinema: Sunrise

    Is it ever possible to be satisfied with what one has, or is the pursuit of the greener grass an innate human characteristic? Is there actually greener grass on the other side? These questions are central in Sunrise.

  • Saturday Morning Cinema: Titanic

    Here’s the thing about a movie based upon a historical event – you know how it is going to end. No matter how the characters’ stories play out on screen, if the film does not intend to be revisionist, events will unfold as they are documented. Knowing that, there is something to be said for…

  • Saturday Morning Cinema: A Night at the Opera

    Some classic movies inspire with story, spectacle, or innovation. After watching, you can understand why a film is revered and exalted, earning its place as a cherished entry in the annals of cinematic history. A Night at the Opera was…

  • Saturday Morning Cinema: AFI Top 100 Edition – The French Connection

    Though I had never seen The French Connection prior to viewing it for my crawl through AFI’s Top 100, I was at least aware of it through Gene Hackman’s image on the poster and the memorable hat he wears.

  • Saturday Morning Cinema: AFI Top 100 Edition – Toy Story

    An all-time favorite with Toy Story comes in at number 99 on AFI’s All-Time Top 100 list. I love the movie because of the story, the voice actors (give me Tom Hanks all day every day), and the creativity infused throughout this animated masterpiece. It’s like an animated Honey, I Shrunk the Kids where the toys see…

  • Saturday Morning Cinema: AFI Top 100 Edition – Setting the Stage

    If film’s Mount Rushmore had room for 100, it could consist of the AFI Top 100 Greatest American Films of All Time. At least, I assume it could, right? The American Film Institute is the expert, so I’m sure they would know. I haven’t seen all the movies on the list and can’t pass proper…