Casablanca 1942 Directed by Michael Curtiz Netflix says... In this Oscar-winning classic, American expat Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) plays host to gamblers, thieves and refugees at his Moroccan nightclub during World War II... but he never expected Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman)--the woman who broke his heart--to walk through that door. Ilsa hopes that with Rick's help, … Continue reading AFI #3 – Casablanca
Movies I’ve Seen
A League of Their Own
Have you seen A League of Their Own? It's a great movie. You should see it if you haven't. Basically, it's a fictionalized account of the real-life women's professional baseball league that was formed during World War II. Geena Davis plays Dottie Hinson, Lori Petty is her younger sister, Kit, and Tom Hanks plays their … Continue reading A League of Their Own
AFI #4 – Raging Bull
Raging Bull 1980 Directed by Martin Scorsese Netflix says... Robert De Niro won an Oscar for his portrayal of self-destructive boxer Jake LaMotta in Martin Scorsese's widely acclaimed biopic, which paints a raw portrait of a tormented soul unable to control his violent outbursts. You know, as much as I like a decent boxing movie, … Continue reading AFI #4 – Raging Bull
AFI #5 – Singin’ in the Rain
Singin' in the Rain 1952 Directed by Gene Kelly & Stanley Donen Netflix says... Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor combine their talents in one of the greatest big-screen musicals ever made, a two-time Oscar nominee that includes the songs "Good Morning," "Make 'Em Laugh" and the iconic title tune. When Hollywood attempts the … Continue reading AFI #5 – Singin’ in the Rain
10 Movies I’m Anticipating in 2018
I love movies. And I’ve taken time to look ahead at the year to come. There are a lot of movies coming out that I’m going to want to see when they hit theaters. However, I’m not made of money. So there’s a good chance I’ll miss a good bit of them until they hit … Continue reading 10 Movies I’m Anticipating in 2018
My 10 Favorite Movies of 2017
I’ve mentioned Flickchart on here before, right? Yeah, I know I did on last year's post like this. Well, the quick sales pitch is that it’s a way to rank your favorite movies. The site gives you two movies and you pick the one you like better. From that, you can eventually develop a pretty … Continue reading My 10 Favorite Movies of 2017
AFI #6 – Gone with the Wind
Gone with the Wind 1939 Directed by Victor Fleming Netflix says... Director Victor Fleming's 1939 epic adaption of Margaret Mitchell's novel of the same name stars Vivien Leigh as self-absorbed, headstrong Scarlett O'Hara, a Southern Belle who meets her match in Rhett Butler just as the Civil War breaks out. Y'all... This movie is even … Continue reading AFI #6 – Gone with the Wind
AFI #7 – Lawrence of Arabia
Lawrence of Arabia 1962 Directed by David Lean Netflix says... This Oscar-winning epic tells the true story of T. E. Lawrence, who helped unite warring Arab tribes to strike back against the Turks in World War I. This lush, timeless classic underscores the clash between cultures that changed the tide of the war. Kids, this … Continue reading AFI #7 – Lawrence of Arabia
Current Star Wars Thoughts
All right... I've been sitting on this for over a week now. I've let these thoughts process. I've let them stew. And, first of all, it should be noted that there will be SPOILERS for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. I'm not writing this with the intention of blatantly spoiling the movie for anyone who … Continue reading Current Star Wars Thoughts
AFI #8 – Schindler’s List
Schindler's List 1993 Directed by Steven Spielberg Netflix says... Liam Neeson stars as Oskar Schindler, a greedy German factory owner made rich by exploiting cheap Jewish labor. But as World War II unfolds, he becomes an unlikely humanitarian, spending his entire fortune to save 1,100 Jews from Auschwitz. To say this is a great film … Continue reading AFI #8 – Schindler’s List
The Confusing Middle 