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, February 23, 2014

# 18 The General

1926
Directors: Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton
Starring: Buster Keaton, Marion Mack

Silent movie taking place during the civil war.  Keaton's character is the conductor of a train he loves named "The General."  When war breaks out, he desperately wants to enlist, mainly to impress his lady Annabelle and her family, but is told he cannot because of his occupation.  When "The General" is taken by enemies with Annbelle aboard, he embarks on his own rescue mission.  Keaton's timing is perfect, and the movie is genuinely funny!  And I have to admit that I kinda got goosebumps at the end when - spoiler alert- he saves the day and earns his uniform.  This movie is a perfect example of how acting and music can make a movie great even without words. 

Up Next: The Graduate
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