Matt's Musings

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. Norman Bates : She might have fooled me, but she didn't fool my mother. Psycho (1960) Original List Position : 18 Starring : Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh Director: Alfred Hitchcock About: This list is no stranger to Hitchcock. We've seen some of his films already, and we're not done. But this might be his most iconic. Arguably it serves as a template for slashers, which would really take off nearly two decades later. But it's also a deeply terrifying tale about someone who has lost his grip on the world and reality. It was No. 18 on the original list and moved to No. 14 10 years later. It's a film that has a great impact on the culture, st...

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. Jules: If my answers frighten you then you should cease asking scary questions. Pulp Fiction (1994) Original List Position : 95 Starring: John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, and Uma Thurman Director: Quentin Tarantino About: This is a fascinating film. It's probably the first real one that put Tarantino on the map. While Reservoir Dogs gets some credit, this elevated things to an Oscar level. The film was 95 on the original list and 94 10 years later. I like it significantly more than that. I'm probably more of a Tarantino fan than the typical AFI member, but I remember this film and the impact it had on the culture and my generation. That gives it a so...

 Week 3 saw me fall off my steady pace. Let's try to get back on track in Week 4. NFL Picks, Week 4: Steelers Over Broncos Colts Over Commanders Bills Over Patriots Bears Over Jets Bengals Over Jaguars Cardinals Over Giants Rams Over Eagles Packers Over Bengals Ravens Over Titans Cowboys Over Texans Vikings Over Dolphins Raiders Over Steelers Broncos Over 49ers Seahawks Over Chargers Lions Over Panthers Saints Over Falcons Last Week : 7-9 Season: 29-19 NFL Picks Spread, Week 4: Steelers -2.5 Over Browns Commanders +3.5 Over Colts Bills -7.5 Over Patriots Bears -3.5 Over Jets Bengals -2.5 Over Jaguars Cardinals -1.5 Over Giants Rams -2.5 Over Eagles Buccaneers +3.5 Over Packers Titans +11.5 Over Ravens Cowboys +2.5 Over Texans Dolphins +11.5 Over Vikings Raiders +4.5 Over Chiefs Broncos +2.5 Over 49ers Seahawks -6.5 Over Chargers Panthers +3.5 Over Lions Falcons +2.5 Over Saints Last Week : 7-9 Season : 25-23