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!

Friday, July 5, 2013

#26 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

1939
Director: Frank Capra
Starring: James Stewart, Jean Arthur, Claude Rains

Made in one of the best year for movies, the movie follows a young senator and his introduction into politics.  Stweart is perfection and I HEART Claude Rains ( I've loved just about everything I've seen him in.) Stewart takes on the DC elite and corrupt.  His passion for democracy is certainly believable and missed these days!

Trivia: The movie Bitterly denounced by Washington insiders angry at its allegations of corruption, yet banned by fascist states in Europe who were afraid it showed that democracy works. 

 Up Next: To Kill A Mockingbird


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