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, August 26, 2012

# 51 West Side Story

1961
Director: Jerome Robbins & Robert Wise
Starring: Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris

This one is definitely a classic. And tells the classic story of Romeo and Juliet, set in more modern times.  The songs are perfect, and every actor brings something unique to the movie.  It's been about 10 years since I've seen this, and it didn't disappoint.  As I was watching and listening to Maria sing, I knew it wasn't Natalie Wood, but thought it sounded like Audrey Hepburn's singing in My Fair Lady (which I also knew wasn't Audrey), so I looked it up and sure enough, same lady sang both parts- Marni Nixon I have nothing bad to say, except if you haven't seen this and you can get past the idea of gang members singing and dancing, see it!

Trivia: Opening dance sequences were shot on the upper west side of Manhattan where Lincoln Center stands today. This area was condemned and the buildings were in the process of being demolished to make way for Lincoln Center. The demolition of these buildings was delayed so that the filming of these sequences could be completed. 

 Up Next: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (#50!! Halfway)

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