#84- Fargo

Well.... ok. If I were to describe Fargo in one sentence, I would say it is like some weird combination of Maria Bamford stand-up, and the bloodiest scenes from Reservoir Dogs by Quentin Tarantino. I'M NOT KIDDING YOU GUYS. This movie vacillates between the quaint and funny lives of Minnesota's finest, and some horrible, horrible non-Minnesotan people.

Ok, so picture this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFHmNrxkuFU

being combined with this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c0FN8ajIlY

(Warning: The Reservoir Dogs clip is violent and profane.)

The Coen brothers are clever, and I really do Adore them, but this movie is defiantly not making it to my recommendation list. It was permanently banished from THAT list when one character pushed another character through a wood chipper. A WOOD CHIPPER YOU GUYS.

#85- Duck Soup

Welp. I was excited for this one because it's so classic, and remember the first time I saw it I really enjoyed it. But it was....meh. DON'T HATE ME. I was tired, which may have affected my entertain-ability, but Duck Soup was not that great. Maybe because it had such a thin plot. Maybe because I only like Harpo. Maybe because the grande dame of the film was annoying. Who knows! I would still say go see it, but I definitely prefer Day at the Races to Duck Soup. They seem to be having more fun in that one, ya know?

#86- Mutiny on the Bounty

This movie was incredibly horrifying. But in the way I like- a lot of the kind of injustice that can only be found in history. Well, that's debatable, but still! Injustice! Intrigue! Whipping-a-dead-man-kind-of-torture!

The movie begins with common men that are frequenting a bar. In barge some officers of the British Navy and there you are! Two years of their lives are now at the disposal of the British Navy, doomed to sail across the world, praying that they might once again see their homes before they die. But, as if that were not bad enough, the man who captains their ship is the most black hearted, cruel, and selfish man to ever captain a ship. Wait.... that's Black Beard. Well ok then, this guy is runner up.

In this movie you can enjoy the beauty and fiery temper of a young and smoldering Clark Gable, as well as the satisfying hatred of the deceased and evil. Did I mention it's based off a true story? There is injustice, hatred, rebellion- the works. Watch it if you are in a pirate-y mood!

#87- Frankenstein

So. 1931 Frankenstein. Well....

Weeeelllllllll..... it wasn't bad!

It was a little dark. A little boring. A little overdone. A little underdone.

The monster made me think of Boo Radly- a sweet, simple, wretched, lonely creature. HE JUST WANTED TO BE LOVED YOU GUYS. But his creator was all, "No! Even though I brought you into this world, and am therefore responsable for you, I'm gunna let my dumb assistant torture you, then let you escape and run wild while I go act like it never happened and get married." WHAT THE.

So that brings me to my next beef- NO ONE TREATED DR.FRANKENSTEIN WITH THE RESPECT HE DESERVED. Sure, what he did was incredibly immoral. But, regardless of that, what he did was AWESOME. He freaking created life from death! But, instead of people recognizing how awesome/what a genius he was, they were all, "You're not well! You're mad! You just need to calm down, behave, and get married. Silly Frankenstein. Science is for normal people." HE PUT LIFE INTO A DEAD BODY YOU GUYS.

I feel like He is one of the few roles we see on film who is treated poorly by a woman. His fiance is depicted as a beautiful, gentle creature, who just wants Frankenstein to settle down. But don't be fooled! She's a conniving little cat who wants Frankenstein to be her doormat, rather than the hero of science he is becoming. Her accomplice in neutering frankenstein- his father. These two people who claim to love Frankenstein really just can't accept his greatness and potential, and therefore, couldn't love him properly.

So ya.

Also- THE ENDING WAS WEIRD. I think they were trying to fool me into thinking things turned out ok. THEY.DID.NOT.

#88- Easy Rider

WHAT.THE.WHAT.

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Ya. I have nothing to say.

#89- Patton

I LOVED THIS MOVIE.

Patton was the very first war film I have ever seen, and is now one of my favorite movies ever. I was apprehensive to even sit down and start it, having never before seen a war film. I was sure it would hold none of what I want to see in a movie; and that ended up to be true, in a basic sense. It held no musical numbers, romance, "fast-action", or fiery female leads. But, in a larger sense, it held all I could possibly want in a movie. Deep (or not so deep) within the folds of Patton you can find courage, conflicts of morality, what it means to be "good", destiny, and many other things of a similar strain. This movie (and all of the "AFI's top 100") taught me that things outside of what you know can reach you in deeper ways than you might expect or want. It is not good to only learn truth from the things that are familiar to you. That leaves no room for growth.

Also- the camera shots/writing/acting/blahblahblah was INCREDIBLE. But that is true to every movie on this list. So I probably don't have to keep saying that.

(Except for Yankee Doodle Dandy.... that movie was dumb.)

#90- The Jazz Singer

"Leave my house! I never want to see you AGAIN- you jazz singer!"

This movie is great and horrifying all at once. It is a beautiful look at the way culture changes and the conflict along the way. In the same way that there was conflict over color, and now 3D, people were conflicted over talky films. Probably more conflicted than over any of the other format changes. The problem? IT IS SO RACIST! Jewish people, black people, ugly people, women... blah blah blah. Just keep an eye out for prejudice. It's a little funny. But in an awkward sort of way. I am watching this film as I type this post. So enjoyable when you have someone to scream and laugh over it with.

Do it. Do it right now. Netflix baby.

#91- My Fair Lady

Visual and Musical delights await you. MY FAIR LADY FOR THE WIN.

#92- A Place in the Sun

I did not like this film. I love Elizabeth Taylor, don't get me wrong. She's a fox. But the main Character is an incredibly selfish man. The movie attempts to make you sympathize with him, but it's impossible. I hated him, and therefore this movie. If you watch it, pay especial attention to the roles of the women in it. They take quite the beating. In some cases, literally. :)

#93- The Apartment

This movie was... ok. Not that great a romance. Not that great a story. Not that great for the self-esteem of women. I vote no, but thanks anywho.

In other news, this movie would be good to watch when on a MadMen kick- just keep that in mind.

#94 - Goodfellas

So good. Best gangster film I've ever seen, and yes, that is including both Scarfaces. It is funny, violent, vile, with genius editing and acting. My favorite gangster film.

Just to say

I have gotten terribly ahead in movie watching and terribly behind in writing, and have decided to simply nod to the films I have seen so I can then continue on with the unwatched ones. That is my explanation. Kay thanks bye.