http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/ Blogging the Reel World Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:58:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-234775 JONNY Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:10:23 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-234775 The list compiled by the American Film Institute is an astoundingly biased appraisal of the work undertaken by the Hollywood Movie Indusrty in the last 80 years. With only twelve representatives from the last 17 years, the list has all but abandoned the most innovative period in film -making history.For example: Just as 'Terminator 2' transformed the action/sci fi for the 1990's, 'The Matrix' revolutionalised the genre for the 21st century. While i agree with many of the placements in the list,there has been a remarkable oversight of the iconic productions that have shaped the industry in modern times. The list compiled by the American Film Institute is an astoundingly biased appraisal of the work undertaken by the Hollywood Movie Indusrty in the last 80 years. With only twelve representatives from the last 17 years, the list has all but abandoned the most innovative period in film -making history.For example: Just as ‘Terminator 2′ transformed the action/sci fi for the 1990’s, ‘The Matrix’ revolutionalised the genre for the 21st century. While i agree with many of the placements in the list,there has been a remarkable oversight of the iconic productions that have shaped the industry in modern times.

]]> http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-221200 Bob Taylor Sat, 01 Mar 2008 03:35:33 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-221200 Singing In The Rain 5th? Not possible. I would put North By Northwest or perhaps even Sullivan's Travels ahead of that. Singing In The Rain 5th? Not possible. I would put North By Northwest or perhaps even Sullivan’s Travels ahead of that.

]]> http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-156826 Rich Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:43:48 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-156826 Some people are missing a lot! If Gone with the Wind, Might Joe Young, It,s a wonderful Lfe, The Hand(Peter Lori)12 Angry Men, War of the worlds (1950,s version) Young Rascals, Laural and Hardy, horrror as ...The Crawling Eye, John Wayne movies where acting and good timing with effects. Not stupid crash scenes and murder with reason or ryhme. If a movie doesnmt make yu think or laugh without stimulating your mind or senses then its just a waste. For thier time they were masterpieces or timepieces. You can never go back but you can always visist the imagination and rich history of creative writing. The texture of those times can never be recreated. Some people are missing a lot! If Gone with the Wind, Might Joe Young, It,s a wonderful Lfe, The Hand(Peter Lori)12 Angry Men, War of the worlds (1950,s version) Young Rascals, Laural and Hardy, horrror as …The Crawling Eye, John Wayne movies where acting and good timing with effects. Not stupid crash scenes and murder with reason or ryhme. If a movie doesnmt make yu think or laugh without stimulating your mind or senses then its just a waste. For thier time they were masterpieces or timepieces. You can never go back but you can always visist the imagination and rich history of creative writing. The texture of those times can never be recreated.

]]> http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-83784 danielle Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:24:51 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-83784 its not just about how the films make you feel but about the amazing camera work and imagination these directors had in a time where film was just a new thing. if youve never seen these classics dont bash them. the movies might not be as amazing as the last blockbuster hit.. but these new technologies make it so easy to send a car flying thousands of feet. back then it took actual skill to make things look amazing, not a computer. its not just about how the films make you feel but about the amazing camera work and imagination these directors had in a time where film was just a new thing. if youve never seen these classics dont bash them. the movies might not be as amazing as the last blockbuster hit.. but these new technologies make it so easy to send a car flying thousands of feet. back then it took actual skill to make things look amazing, not a computer.

]]> http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-55044 The Greatest « jeffkao.net Wed, 27 Jun 2007 04:41:04 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-55044 [...] Godfather” (1972) 3. “Casablanca” (1942) 4. “Raging Bull” (1980) 5. “Singin’ in the Rain” (1952) 6. “Gone With the Wind” (1939) 7. “Lawrence of Arabia” (1962) 8. “Schindler’s [...] [...] Godfather” (1972) 3. “Casablanca” (1942) 4. “Raging Bull” (1980) 5. “Singin’ in the Rain” (1952) 6. “Gone With the Wind” (1939) 7. “Lawrence of Arabia” (1962) 8. “Schindler’s [...]

]]> http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-52469 The 100 Greatest Movies of All Time Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:27:38 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-52469 [...] /Film Posted by David in General, News [...] [...] /Film Posted by David in General, News [...]

]]> http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-52037 chuck & larry make a porno Fri, 22 Jun 2007 01:13:39 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-52037 Fargo, Untouchables, Alien, Jurassic Park, Reservoir Dogs, Casino, Close Encounters, Batman, Nightmare Before Christmas, Halloween, Spider-man 2, Donnie Darko, the Gladiator? Most I could see going in 100-110, maybe take off Donnie Darko. But c'mon Fargo the Untouchables and Jurassic Park being absent? Somethings jewy. A Nightmare Before Christmas was a masterpiece. Fargo, Untouchables, Alien, Jurassic Park, Reservoir Dogs, Casino, Close Encounters, Batman, Nightmare Before Christmas, Halloween, Spider-man 2, Donnie Darko, the Gladiator? Most I could see going in 100-110, maybe take off Donnie Darko. But c’mon Fargo the Untouchables and Jurassic Park being absent? Somethings jewy. A Nightmare Before Christmas was a masterpiece.

]]> http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-51939 Jon Mezzera Thu, 21 Jun 2007 21:48:13 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-51939 In response to Jason, I have seen 58 of these movies, I am 27 years old and am on the internet all the time and even write a weekly artcle on slashfilm.com. My suggestion is to que up a lot of these movies on netflix if you have it. I don't agree with all of the choices obviously. Nobody is going to agree 100%. I agree with some of the other comments about Emprire Strikes Back being better than Star Wars and Return of the King being better than Fellowship of the Ring. So I would love to see some newer films included and some that was on don't belong and some should be higher or lower. But don't dismiss older movies just because they are older. Casablanca is great! If you haven't seen Duck Soup then you are missing one of the funniest movies of all time (right up there with Blazing Saddles which should have been on the list). So check out some of these movies and give them a chance. In response to Jason, I have seen 58 of these movies, I am 27 years old and am on the internet all the time and even write a weekly artcle on slashfilm.com. My suggestion is to que up a lot of these movies on netflix if you have it. I don’t agree with all of the choices obviously. Nobody is going to agree 100%. I agree with some of the other comments about Emprire Strikes Back being better than Star Wars and Return of the King being better than Fellowship of the Ring. So I would love to see some newer films included and some that was on don’t belong and some should be higher or lower. But don’t dismiss older movies just because they are older. Casablanca is great! If you haven’t seen Duck Soup then you are missing one of the funniest movies of all time (right up there with Blazing Saddles which should have been on the list). So check out some of these movies and give them a chance.

]]> http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-51931 Dylan Thu, 21 Jun 2007 21:38:52 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-51931 I just found Star Wars how dare them say the first one was the best the second and third was better than it and the same goes for Lord of the Rings I just found Star Wars how dare them say the first one was the best the second and third was better than it and the same goes for Lord of the Rings

]]> http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-51924 Jonathan Thu, 21 Jun 2007 21:29:23 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-51924 If nothing else, the list is a great reference for those new to the classic movie watching business that are hoping to watch some popular classic films. If nothing else, the list is a great reference for those new to the classic movie watching business that are hoping to watch some popular classic films.

]]> http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-51920 Dave Thu, 21 Jun 2007 21:22:35 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-51920 Not to nitpick Peter, but the list isn't annual, the last one was 10 years ago. And ya, i agree with everyone above, it's totally up its own arse. Not to nitpick Peter, but the list isn’t annual, the last one was 10 years ago. And ya, i agree with everyone above, it’s totally up its own arse.

]]> http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-51900 Dylan Thu, 21 Jun 2007 21:00:12 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-51900 Really I don't see why movies from the 30's to 60's are considered the best. Really I don’t see why movies from the 30’s to 60’s are considered the best.

]]> http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-51856 Jason Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:20:31 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-51856 I bet there aren't many people who have seen more than 30 of these movies. If they have, then they're probably old and have never been on the Internet. IMDB's list of greatest films has a more accurate rating/ranking system than the AFI. I bet there aren’t many people who have seen more than 30 of these movies. If they have, then they’re probably old and have never been on the Internet. IMDB’s list of greatest films has a more accurate rating/ranking system than the AFI.

]]> http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-51848 Dylan Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:13:26 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-51848 2001 Space Odessey number 15 on the list?I tried to watch it one time and turned the channel. 2001 Space Odessey number 15 on the list?I tried to watch it one time and turned the channel.

]]> http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-51839 Dylan Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:00:14 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-51839 They need to leave it to me to pick the best movies. They need to leave it to me to pick the best movies.

]]> http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-51811 Mike Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:55:22 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-51811 One question, where is Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory? Wilder gives one of the most mezmorizing performances ever on celluloid. I am not saying it should be number 1, however, it belongs on the list somewhere. After all, after over 30 years, it's still one of the most endearing movies ever made. One question, where is Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory? Wilder gives one of the most mezmorizing performances ever on celluloid. I am not saying it should be number 1, however, it belongs on the list somewhere. After all, after over 30 years, it’s still one of the most endearing movies ever made.

]]> http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-51774 » Las 100 mejores películas americanas según AFI » Cinencuentro.com - Todo el cine del Perú Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:32:42 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-51774 [...] (Vía /film) [...] [...] (Vía /film) [...]

]]> http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-51739 Freddie Thu, 21 Jun 2007 16:22:19 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-51739 I still don't understand how The Shawshank Redemption isn't rated higher. I know I'm incredibly biased as The Shawshank Redemption is in my top 5 for various reasons but I'm surprised that a movie that is regularly rated as peoples favorite film is only #72. I still don’t understand how The Shawshank Redemption isn’t rated higher. I know I’m incredibly biased as The Shawshank Redemption is in my top 5 for various reasons but I’m surprised that a movie that is regularly rated as peoples favorite film is only #72.

]]> http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-51734 Dylan Thu, 21 Jun 2007 16:11:45 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-51734 Where's Star Wars,Harry Potter and Spiderman on that list?Nowhere instead they pick movies that will bore you in the first 30 minutes.Well not all of them but some of them. Where’s Star Wars,Harry Potter and Spiderman on that list?Nowhere instead they pick movies that will bore you in the first 30 minutes.Well not all of them but some of them.

]]> http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-51719 robert Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:45:25 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/21/afis-top-100-greatest-movies-of-all-time/#comment-51719 I understand and love the classics but we can not forget film is making great strides in excellence as we advance with technology. Other than silly trite things such as Bill's and someone's excellent Adventure, we have some great films during the last ten years. I thought for sure that the two films who battled it out for best pic in in 2005 would make it. I can't believe Crash and Brokeback Mountain did not make it. And speaking of Ang Lee, what about Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, or is that considered an American Film? And Streetcar which has the greatest acting ensemble ever deserves to be so much higher. IMO. I understand and love the classics but we can not forget film is making great strides in excellence as we advance with technology. Other than silly trite things such as
Bill’s and someone’s excellent Adventure, we have some great films during the
last ten years. I thought for sure that the two films who battled it out for best pic in
in 2005 would make it. I can’t believe Crash and Brokeback Mountain did not
make it. And speaking of Ang Lee, what about Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon,
or is that considered an American Film? And Streetcar which has the greatest
acting ensemble ever deserves to be so much higher. IMO.

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