I was almost sold on doing a list of my 100 favourite films, but taking into account the number of films I see on average, my opinions would probably change considerably by the time the 100 is completed. Thus, I have decided that 50 is easier to accomplish, would be more accurate, and would maintain an interest level far greater than if I was doing 100.
This list will represent the 50 films that I have enjoyed most, for one reason or the other, since I started rating movies about five years ago. To come up with this definitive list, I had to rummage around my list of rated films, picking out the ones that stood out the most. Using this process, I initially chose over 130 films, and narrowed it down to 100, and later 50.
Ranking films is never easy. On any given day, I could like any one of these films higher than another on the list. However, I am pretty confident in the accuracy of this list, as I had it tweaked a few times over the course of a few months, making sure that each entry was accurately positioned. Each film that is ranked higher than another is justifiably so.
For those who know me, or have read through this blog, #1 will be anti-climactic, but the progression upwards may include a few surprises. I have decided also, that I will update this list twice a year, with the intention of expanding it to 100 in the future.
I will present the list in reverse order, starting at number 50, and proceed to list each subsequent film, one daily. Each entry will feature a mini-review, similar to the ones seen throughout this blog. They will be presented as blog entries, as well as added to the official list on the side. Also note that I will still be adding other entries to the blog, including reviews, so don't confuse them with entries into this list. The 50 films will be clearly marked so.
So, for those who have expressed interest in seeing a ranked list of my all-time favourite films, and passers-by looking for a possible title of interest, enjoy! I hope the unfolding of this list is as fun for you as it is for me.
© 2007 Kim Bartlett
This list will represent the 50 films that I have enjoyed most, for one reason or the other, since I started rating movies about five years ago. To come up with this definitive list, I had to rummage around my list of rated films, picking out the ones that stood out the most. Using this process, I initially chose over 130 films, and narrowed it down to 100, and later 50.
Ranking films is never easy. On any given day, I could like any one of these films higher than another on the list. However, I am pretty confident in the accuracy of this list, as I had it tweaked a few times over the course of a few months, making sure that each entry was accurately positioned. Each film that is ranked higher than another is justifiably so.
For those who know me, or have read through this blog, #1 will be anti-climactic, but the progression upwards may include a few surprises. I have decided also, that I will update this list twice a year, with the intention of expanding it to 100 in the future.
I will present the list in reverse order, starting at number 50, and proceed to list each subsequent film, one daily. Each entry will feature a mini-review, similar to the ones seen throughout this blog. They will be presented as blog entries, as well as added to the official list on the side. Also note that I will still be adding other entries to the blog, including reviews, so don't confuse them with entries into this list. The 50 films will be clearly marked so.
So, for those who have expressed interest in seeing a ranked list of my all-time favourite films, and passers-by looking for a possible title of interest, enjoy! I hope the unfolding of this list is as fun for you as it is for me.
© 2007 Kim Bartlett
Just to say; I've been keeping track of the process so far. I'm really enjoying the countdown, dude.
ReplyDeleteThanks man, I'm having fun doing it!
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