This 1970s flick starred some soon-to-be heavy hitters: Jeff Bridges, Cybill Shepherd, Randy Quaid. This was very 1970s-esque in its film style. Although filmed in black and white, the plot explores teenage hormones and sex, growing up and the complexity of friendship. Although I can’t say that I particularly liked the film, I thought that the acting was really well executed. I’ll probably never watch this movie again, but it was better than some on the AFI 100 list.

AFI 100 total=94, Remaining=6

I finished watching all the Sex and The City seasons. I’ve been using Netflix to watch the episodes and I really enjoyed the show! I didn’t get into the series when it was on TV, partially because I didn’t even have HBO at the time and because for shows like this I’d rather watch the whole thing straight through. I finished off my marathon my rewatching the movie, which made a lot more sense after watching the whole thing through.

Now that I saw the series, I have to say that I’m glad she ended up with Big. It was up and down and for awhile I was really wanting Aiden to win but I think Big was the best choice.

I watched A Night At the Opera for the second time last week. This time was a lot more enjoyable then the last time I tried to view it. It was quirky and kind of funny, but again these period pieces take some getting used to since the film style is so different from more current movies.

The slapstick comedy also is not a genre that I particularly enjoy so that was a count against the movie. Overall though I was able to make it through , unlike last time when I made it through about 10 minutes before turning it off.

I’m excited that my AFI 100 total is so low but I still need to power through these last few flicks to say I’ve accomplished my goal. I’m also watching reruns of Sex and The City (which I’m on the sixth season) so once I’m done with that I should be able to get these through Netflix.

AFI 100 total=93, Remaining=7

My most recent AFI 100 viewing was Sullivan’s Travels, which turned out to be an adorable and delightful movie. Filmed in 1941, the story follows a Hollywood director trying to capture America’s downtrodden and poor by living as a tramp and traveling the countryside without a penny. He runs into a woman hard on her luck who befriends him and decides to join him on his escapades.

The 40s and 50s are probably my favorite time period from film as a whole. I just love the film style and the stories are really cute. This one was one of my favorites  I’ve seen on the AFI (that I wasn’t already familiar with). I would definitely recommend it, and watch it again.

AFI 100 total=92, Remaining=8

I adamantly disliked this movie. It was just really dumb, not enjoyable and hard to follow. I wouldn’t recommend this at all and I’m not sure why it’s on the AFI list in the first place.

AFI 100 remaining=9

I was so impressed with Modern Times (1936), which I got to watch last night. Even though City Lights was higher up (78 versus 11), I liked Modern Times so much more than City Lights. Don’t get me wrong, both are Chaplin Cute, but for some reason I like Modern Times more.

Chaplin had such a way with making himself look absolutely ridiculous in an adorable, endearing way. It helps that he’s kind of a small guy and quirky looking. In this film, he plays a factory worker who just can’t seem to stay out of trouble. He continues to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, and his lack of social graces adds to his troubles.

He ends up befriending a homeless orphan (played by Paulette Goddard—who is probably known for her part in the original 1939 version of The Women) and they team up to get through these tough times.

AFI 100 remaining=10

Just watched 12 Angry Men (1957) last night. I was pleasantly surprised by this film. The movie, starring Henry Fonda, focuses strictly on the deliberations of a jury deciding the fate of a 18-year-old boy charged with murdering his father. In the beginning, all of the jurors except one are set in their convictions. Throughout the film, the jurors deliberate the case and discuss the facts, trying to work out the case to make the right decision.

Obviously you can tell I’m trying not to reveal the outcome so that if you watch it, the movie won’t be ruined for you. But watch it. It’s good. Lots of close up shots and decent dialogue.

AFI 100 remaining=11