I love movies, always have, always will. I love good movies even more! So, I decided it was time to make sure I've seen what's commonly accepted as the 100 greatest, as decided by the AFI. Some of the movies on the list I've seen a million times, some I've seen maybe once when I was little. With the help of my streaming subscription to Netflix, and getting my little red envelopes in the mail too, I will definitely conquer this list - and I can't wait! Please feel free to watch along or add comments about your movies as I watch them! Get the popcorn and milkduds ready!

Sunday, January 29, 2012

#75 In the Heat of the Night

1967
Directed by: Norman Jewison
Starring: Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger


Liked this one a lot...
Nothing too complex in terms of plot, but great characters and setting.  Its incredible and disgusting to think that this type of behavior in regards to race was common, especially in small southern towns.  Its incredible and disgusting to think that some people still think that way.
Trivia: Rod Steiger was asked by director Norman Jewison to chew gum when playing the part. He resisted at first but then grew to love the idea,and eventually went through 263 packs of gum during the shooting of the film. 
Up next: #74 The Silence of the Lambs
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