Well, it's been a year. Three hundred sixty-five days since I sat at my computer late one night and launched this little endeavor. I started by writing up a simple idea and figured I'd search out my first film within a couple days. Five minutes later I was watching Frankenstein and the rest is history. So far I've gone through 15 years covering 112 movies. I still vividly remember watching Frankenstein for the first time. I guess you never forget your first.
I could detail all of the things that watching 15 years worth of movies has taught me, but the two biggees are these: 1) if you have a preconception about old movies abandon it because these films are as good as ones made today, and 2) that also means not getting nostalgically blinded by the period. Not every film is a Chaplin or Keaton. Or, as we've learned, not every D.W. Griffith joint is all that great.
Before I go, some thanks. I am also deeply appreciative of those who have linked to my site. I am proud to be a LAMB. And most of all, thanks to my family who not only put up with me watching "those movies that you have to read", but occasionally watch alongside me.
Only 85 years to go!
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