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Sith_Sensei__Prime Registered: May '00	Date Posted: 8/21 10:23am Subject: AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies (10th Anniversary Edition) 8. Schindler's List (1993)
	I've only Schindler's List once and that was enough. I don't think it was a bad film, but I don't think it's an extrodinary film either. I understand the importance of the film and it unearth's a true World War II hero, but it's not something I could watch over and over. One of the scenes in the movie for me that misfired, was near the end of the movie where Schindler looks at his ring and says something like "this ring could have saved one more life," and so on. I thought that was over dramatic and milking the scene, which stuck out for me like Vader's "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!" in Revenge of the Sith. -----signature----- Dubbed "Paige I have More Porn Than Hustler" of the Knights of the JCC Sarcasm Table Mod Edit [Previous word deemed inappropriate] I will have my Sarcasm in this life or the next.
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 8/22 7:54pm Subject: AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies (10th Anniversary Edition) 8. Schindler's List (1993)
	When I read the book, I didn't think it was adaptable, and nothing I saw on the screen changed my mind.
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Obi Anne Title: FanForce RSA Europe Registered: Nov '98	Date Posted: 8/23 2:14am Subject: AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies (10th Anniversary Edition) 8. Schindler's List (1993)
	I really like the film, and I keep crying every time I see it. -----signature----- "That is the beauty of grand opera; you can do anything...as long as you sing it" Anna Russell
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The_Face Title: Ex-Manager Registered: Feb '03	Date Posted: 9/6 11:58am Subject: AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies (10th Anniversary Edition) 8. Schindler's List (1993)
	7. Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Principal Cast: Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins, Jose Ferrer, Anthony Quayle, Claude Rains Director: David Lean Position 10 Years Ago: 5 (-2) Previous 7: The Graduate Plot Synopsis: An inordinately complex man who has been labeled everything from hero, to charlatan, to sadist, Thomas Edward Lawrence blazed his way to glory in the Arabian desert, then sought anonymity as a common soldier under an assumed name. The story opens with the death of Lawrence in a motorcycle accident in London at the age of 47, then flashbacks to recount his adventures: as a young intelligence officer in Cairo in 1916, he is given leave to investigate the progress of the Arab revolt against the Turks in World War I. In the desert, he organizes a guerrilla army and--for two years--leads the Arabs in harassing the Turks with desert raids, train-wrecking and camel attacks. Eventually, he leads his army northward and helps a British General destroy the power of the Ottoman Empire. (imdb) -----signature----- "Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia." - E.L. Doctorow
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 9/7 10:07am Subject: AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies (10th Anniversary Edition) 7. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
	Lean's eye finds an appropriate script and the right actor.
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Obi Anne Title: FanForce RSA Europe Registered: Nov '98	Date Posted: 9/7 10:52am Subject: AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies (10th Anniversary Edition) 7. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
	I still remember seeing Lawrence for the first time as a kid, and I was deeply troubled by it. I couldn't understand how the "hero" couldn't be a totally nice guy, like heroes should be. It's been too long since I saw it now, but it is a true masterpiece. -----signature----- "That is the beauty of grand opera; you can do anything...as long as you sing it" Anna Russell
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Rogue1-and-a-half Title: Manager: Amphitheatre Registered: Nov '00	Date Posted: 9/8 2:44pm Subject: AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies (10th Anniversary Edition) 7. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
	A literally astounding movie. Troubling, iconic, cathartic, philosophical, brilliant in every way. Lean's eye is at its best here, Sharif and Quinn are near career best and O'Toole probably wasn't ever better. -----signature----- Don't be a fool, don't be blind Heart of mine If you can't do the time, don't do the crime Heart of mine
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Miana Kenobi Title: Pacific RSA & NSWFF Mod On Limited Time Registered: Apr '00	Date Posted: 9/10 12:00pm Subject: AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies (10th Anniversary Edition) 7. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
	A beautiful film. Not one I'd sit through for utter enjoyment, but it's just such a beautifully shot and acted film. -----signature----- President of San Diego FanForce He tini nga whetu e ngaro I te kapua iti. Dyslexics of the world, UNTIE!
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emporergerner Registered: Jul '05	Date Posted: 9/10 12:22pm Subject: AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies (10th Anniversary Edition) 7. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
	I'm sorry, but I finally seen Lawrence recently and I just don't know what the fuss is all about. It's a long and drug out movie with for me and uninteresting plot, and I don't find Peter O'Toole's acting that amazing. -----signature----- Student of Vancouver film school "What fuels your power with the Force but your passion? The stronger, darker emotions. Anger, hatred, fear… these passions empower us." Proud master of Sartorius
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The_Face Title: Ex-Manager Registered: Feb '03	Date Posted: 9/23 1:16pm Subject: AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies (10th Anniversary Edition) 7. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
	6. Gone with the Wind (1939) Principal Cast: Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Leslie Howard, Olivia de Havilland, Hattie McDaniel Director: Victor Fleming Position 10 Years Ago: 4 (-2) Previous 6: The Wizard of Oz Plot Synopsis: The epic tale of a woman's life during one of the most tumultuous periods in America's history. From her young, innocent days on a feudalistic plantation to the war-torn streets of Atlanta; from her first love whom she has always desired to three husbands; from the utmost luxury to absolute starvation and poverty; from her innocence to her understanding and comprehension of life. (imdb) -----signature----- "Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia." - E.L. Doctorow
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Rogue1-and-a-half Title: Manager: Amphitheatre Registered: Nov '00	Date Posted: 9/23 3:18pm Subject: AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies (10th Anniversary Edition) 7. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
	Darn straight. What a movie. It hardly drags for a second. Leigh's performance is still one of the greatest female film performances of all time. -----signature----- Don't be a fool, don't be blind Heart of mine If you can't do the time, don't do the crime Heart of mine
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 9/23 3:35pm Subject: AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies (10th Anniversary Edition) 7. Gone With the Wind (1939)
	Scarlett is at no time likable, which is unusual even today.
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Ambassador Cara Jade Registered: Oct '99	Date Posted: 9/23 3:50pm Subject: AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies (10th Anniversary Edition) 7. Gone With the Wind (1939)
	I don't know, I've never been able to get through it. Of course, it's been ages since I tried watching it, so maybe I should try again. -----signature----- Yeah, I have my own icon. Visit the Callista Fans Thread http://boards.theforce.net/eu_community/b10194/23653771/p1
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Champion of the Force Registered: Dec '99	Date Posted: 9/23 5:11pm Subject: AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies (10th Anniversary Edition) 7. Gone With the Wind (1939) - Date Edited: 9/23 5:13pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Champion of the Force
	A great film, although it can drag a bit in places. You pretty much want to smack Scarlett through the entire movie, and this is what makes "Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn" such a fantastic line - after all her shenanigans Rhett (and the audience) finally just tell her to **** off already. -----signature----- Without my ignorance your knowledge would be useless.
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Katana_Geldar Title: Former CR Tasmania, AU' Registered: Mar '03	Date Posted: 9/23 11:47pm Subject: AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies (10th Anniversary Edition) 7. Gone With the Wind (1939)
	The film has one of the best onscreen kisses of all time. There's so many different things in it. There's the romances, particularly Scarlett and Rhett, the tragedies like Bonnie's death (who didn't cry when she died or when Mammy described Scarlett and Rhett's grief?) as well as the war and reconstruction. Interesting piece of trivia: the burning of Atlanta was the first scene filmed, before Vivien Leigh was cast and she visited the set to meet Cukor. Most of the burning buildings were actually old sets from the MGM lot and the tall building (you know which one I mean) is the huge gates from King Kong. Also, there's an interesting story about the test screening in Riverside, California. They had the prints, but the film was still not completely finished and the audience were told they had been selected for a test screening, but were not told the film. The theatre was then locked, the film started and there was thunderous cheering. The studio also said the film was to long and wanted it cut, but the general feeling with the test audience was to cut everything else (newsreel, shorts, B-movie) and just have the film. So, Gone With the Wind was the first film to be shown in the way we go to the movies now. -----signature----- Jacen and the two Vergeres http://gmgeldar.wordpress.com/vergere-essay/ Now, if you don't mind, I am somewhat preoccoupied telling the laws of physics to shut up and sit down.
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