Personally, I can’t believe it’s been more than year since I started the whole watch the 100 Best Movies in 100 Days Thing. It simultaneously feels like yesterday and ages ago. And to be honest I miss it, there was always something to be watched, and always the assurance that it would be amazing. And… Continue reading In Retrospect

So needless to say, my expectations of Citizen Kane were pretty damn high. I mean this is supposed to be the best movie of all time, a crowning achievement in the world of cinema, and I was really hoping that it wasn’t going to be one of those over hyped situation when your friend makes you watch… Continue reading Citizen Kane

So, having never seen The Godfather, I was pretty excited to watch it. There’s that whole thing in You’ve Got Mail about the movie, and a reference to it, in like every TV show and movie, ever. I was also looking forward to having a deeper understanding of The Godfather Part II. So basically, The Godfather, is about a… Continue reading The Godfather

So I must say I have seen Casablanca a few times. I mean it’s number on on AFI’s 100 Passion, so how could I not? But despite my numerous viewings, I must say that I continually find things to make me enjoy the movie even more. So basically, Rick (Humphrey Bogart) is a closed off club… Continue reading Casablanca

To be perfectly honest, I didn’t really know what this movie was about. Which I found to be pretty surprising. I would like to think that I have some kind of knowledge, yet Raging Bull went completely over my head. I personally think this is unacceptable and I’m glad the situation was rectified. So basically, Raging Bull, is… Continue reading Raging Bull

Oh lord, getting into the top five movies of all time. I mean one would assume that these movies would have to be pretty damn fantastic. That’s why I’m super happy that one of my personal favorite movies off all time just happens to be Singin’ in the Rain. In case you do not attend the movie… Continue reading Singin’ in the Rain

So like an absolute champ, I actually read Gone with the Wind. It’s my mom’s favorite book, so being the good daughter I am I decided to read it. “It’s just like Pride and Prejudice” she said, “the whole thing is sexual tension” she claimed. Well she was wrong. After literally throwing the book against the wall, I… Continue reading Gone with the Wind