This post is fantastic and informative. I appreciate the Complete Sight and Sound (CSS) website for its exciting rankings. While I’m accustomed to the American Film Institute’s (AFI) top 100, the CSS rankings prompt a discussion on the criteria and reasoning behind them. It’s intriguing stuff. Thank you, sir.
I think it was like 10-12 years ago that Bill Hader came out with his list of favorite films. That started me on my quest to revisit films I either hadn't seen in a long time or at all.
That led me to the book, "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" by American film producer Steven Jay Schneider. It was first published in 2003 and was updated every year from 2007 to 2021.
I grabbed every edition and compared them. If we take every film ever included, I believe there are actually 1,167 movies we should see before we die.
I found it interesting to track the changes over time in the book. There were more American films at first, but they evolved to include more non-US films.
I'll be the first one to admit that non-US films have a hard time making it in the US for a myriad of reasons. I'd love to see a list of the top whatever number non-US films.
Steven Jay Schneider’s 1001 Movies is a favorite of mine. I own the first edition and frequently refer to it for guidance. Its content has significantly enhanced my appreciation for well-crafted cinema.
Astonished by Bunuel’s fall from grace. Can only assume it’s a result of being taken for granted (“oc everyone else will vote for him”) and/or the ignorance of youth.
But am comforted by the thought the great man himself would be amused by it.
This post is fantastic and informative. I appreciate the Complete Sight and Sound (CSS) website for its exciting rankings. While I’m accustomed to the American Film Institute’s (AFI) top 100, the CSS rankings prompt a discussion on the criteria and reasoning behind them. It’s intriguing stuff. Thank you, sir.
I love this!
I think it was like 10-12 years ago that Bill Hader came out with his list of favorite films. That started me on my quest to revisit films I either hadn't seen in a long time or at all.
That led me to the book, "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" by American film producer Steven Jay Schneider. It was first published in 2003 and was updated every year from 2007 to 2021.
I grabbed every edition and compared them. If we take every film ever included, I believe there are actually 1,167 movies we should see before we die.
I found it interesting to track the changes over time in the book. There were more American films at first, but they evolved to include more non-US films.
I'll be the first one to admit that non-US films have a hard time making it in the US for a myriad of reasons. I'd love to see a list of the top whatever number non-US films.
Hello Tim
Steven Jay Schneider’s 1001 Movies is a favorite of mine. I own the first edition and frequently refer to it for guidance. Its content has significantly enhanced my appreciation for well-crafted cinema.
Great analysis! Interesting conclusion - and well presented.
Thank you, Stephen!
Astonished by Bunuel’s fall from grace. Can only assume it’s a result of being taken for granted (“oc everyone else will vote for him”) and/or the ignorance of youth.
But am comforted by the thought the great man himself would be amused by it.