AFI 100 Years, 100 Movies: No. 66

Back in 1998, the American Film Institute unveiled its list of the 100 greatest films as voted on by members of the cinematic community. The year, I'm looking at the films on that list, re-ranked according to my preference. Check back Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year as we walk through this list of classic films.

Alvy Singer: I feel that life is divided into the horrible and the miserable. That's the two categories. The horrible are like, I don't know, terminal cases, you know, and blind people, crippled. I don't know how they get through life. It's amazing to me. And the miserable is everyone else. So you should be thankful that you're miserable, because that's very lucky, to be miserable.

Annie Hall (1977)
Original List Position: 31
Starring: Woody Allen and Diane Keaton
Director: Woody Allen
About: There are certain films that define a director. For Allen, Annie Hall has to be his definitive work. It's probably the first that comes to mind for most, and is one that has held up well over time. It's iconic for its lines and its approach, but also for the performances from Allen and Keaton. It's a good example of the romantic comedy genre and a favorite for many. It remains remarkably consistent on the AFI lists, too. It clocked in at 31 on the original list and remained at 35 in the updated list. I enjoy this movie for what it is, though I'll admit I'm not a huge Allen fan. Still, this is a classic film with some classic and iconic sequences.