“So here we go. I’ve been avoiding the American war movies on this, not because they’re so heavy and depressing, but because… yes, actually, it’s exactly because they’re heavy and depressing…”
“There are movies that are epic, and then there are ones that are this one. Probably the most intimidating out of all the films within the top 10 of the AFI List, this stands as a movie you’re going to need to dedicate some time to...”
“There’s something seductive about great movies—the way they invite people in with their charm over and over again. Irresistible. Sexy. Knows why you like it. Ok, maybe I’m taking this too far.”
“There are some genres that are rarely associated with high art: slasher movies, sports movies, anything with Rob Schneider in it. But romantic comedies are different, because they do exist on this AFI list—just mostly the ones in black and white…”
“In prior weeks, I talked about movies that do genre so well they deserve to be on the list. Chinatown is a great example because it’s not only a movie that did noir so well but found new ways to do it…”
