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!

Saturday, September 1, 2012

#49 Intolerance

1916
Director: DW Griffith
Starring: Miriam Cooper, Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, Mae Marsh, Constance Talmadge

Ok, so just before I sat down to watch this movie, I noticed that it was over 3 hours long... and is a silent movie.  I wasn't very hopeful. But, I have to say I actually enjoyed this one. Granted I had to watch it over the course of 2 days, but it was very intriguing.  I tried to place myself in 1916, and remember the fact that this must have been a spectacle back then.
The movie is billed as "Loves struggle throughout the ages" and follows 4 story lines with overlapping themes.  Intolerance is of course the central theme- the powerful taking advantage of the lower classes because they think they are better and are intolerant of their beliefs.  There was use of subtle sarcasm which I loved also.  Overall, I very much enjoyed watching this one and recommend checking it out next time you have 3 hours to kill.

Up Next: #48 Rear Window



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