AFI Special
AFI Special
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#0AFI Special
Posted: 6/14/06 at 8:35pm
Any thoughts on the selections?
Predictions for the Top 10?
...anyone watching?
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#1re: AFI Special
Posted: 6/14/06 at 8:38pm
From the AFI website:
AFI's 100 Years . . . 100 Cheers: America's Most Inspiring Movies will count down America's 100 most inspiring films, as chosen by experts of the motion picture community.
"Over the years, the movies have given us something to cheer about," stated Jean Picker Firstenberg, AFI's Director and CEO. "The past few years have not been easy in America--from September 11th to the devastation of hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma. AFI's 100 Years...100 Cheers will celebrate the films that inspire us, encourage us to make a difference and send us from the theatre with a greater sense of possibility and hope for the future."
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
#2re: AFI Special
Posted: 6/14/06 at 9:04pmOh, I just found it. Yay!
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
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#3re: AFI Special
Posted: 6/14/06 at 9:05pmI have it on now. They just showed one of my favorite films........PRIDE OF THE YANKEES with Gary Cooper.
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NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#4re: AFI Special
Posted: 6/14/06 at 9:08pmIt's on CBS.... for those who want to watch.
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
#5re: AFI Special
Posted: 6/14/06 at 9:22pmGoing to watch. Will be back to discuss later.
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#6re: AFI Special
Posted: 6/14/06 at 9:24pmI'm watching.
Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be enbered with your old nonsense. ~ Emerson
#7re: AFI Special
Posted: 6/14/06 at 9:28pm
I've said before and I'll say it again - I love Jane Fonda!
Oh - GWTW!
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#8re: AFI Special
Posted: 6/14/06 at 9:46pmI don't think there is an actor alive who is as hot as Marlon Brando was in Streetcar and On the Waterfront. DAMN!
Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be enbered with your old nonsense. ~ Emerson
#9re: AFI Special
Posted: 6/14/06 at 9:54pm
Whoopie - "Who doesn't love that?"
I LOVE THAT!
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#11re: AFI Special
Posted: 6/14/06 at 9:55pmI still get chills.
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#12re: AFI Special
Posted: 6/14/06 at 9:58pmJudy is the greatest of them all!
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
Chloe
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/28/04
#13re: AFI Special
Posted: 6/14/06 at 10:00pmI'm enjoying it. It's nice to be reminded of these films.
#15re: AFI Special
Posted: 6/14/06 at 10:12pmI haven't seen NPH is so long.
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#16re: AFI Special
Posted: 6/14/06 at 10:14pm
I have watched the entire thing. My only disappointments were that Rudy and Forrest Gump weren't closer to number one.
But it is great to see all of these....I want to go watch them all!
#17re: AFI Special
Posted: 6/14/06 at 10:35pm
I love Breaking Away, but I am surprised it's on the list.
Edit: and so high on the list.
Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be enbered with your old nonsense. ~ Emerson
Updated On: 6/14/06 at 10:35 PM
#18re: AFI Special
Posted: 6/14/06 at 10:38pm
I started watching it in the 50s somewhere, so I just looked online to see what I'd missed. I can't believe My Left Foot isn't on the list...nice to see Harold and Maude in there. God, I love that movie!
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NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#19re: AFI Special
Posted: 6/14/06 at 10:49pm
I've just made a list of movies I haven't seen in ages and will rent the next time I'm trying to decide what to watch...
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
#20re: AFI Special
Posted: 6/14/06 at 10:55pmI KNEW this would be number 1! So glad about number 2 too!
#21re: AFI Special
Posted: 6/14/06 at 10:58pm
What a fantastic top 3. I got choked up watching some of those clips.
EDIT: I'm actually crying right now!
Updated On: 6/14/06 at 10:58 PM
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#22re: AFI Special
Posted: 6/14/06 at 10:58pm
"Every human being on the planet earth matters."
What a wonderful way to conclude that special...
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
#23re: AFI Special
Posted: 6/14/06 at 10:59pmI have an embarrassing confession. I have never seen It's A Wonderful Life. I really should do something about that.
Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be enbered with your old nonsense. ~ Emerson
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#24re: AFI Special
Posted: 6/14/06 at 11:04pm
Shameless, it's one of my favorite movies EVER.
I watch it year-round, even though it's traditionally shown at Christmas. I simply adore the message...
My family teases me about it. But, I don't care. I love it!
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
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