40. GRIZZLY (1976)
A gloriously inept rip-off (almost scene-by-scene) of “Jaws.” Truly laughably stupid in ever way. The better you know that shark flick, the funnier it is.
Verdict: I watched it with the assistance of the guys from RiffTrax. Here, check it out for yourself!
41. MY MAN GODFREY (1936)
I’ve never been as fond of this as many are, but William Powell can do no wrong, and he’s miraculous in it. Everyone else was too grating for me to care about, even the normally lovable Lombard.
Verdict: See it for Powell. He is, as always, a complete and utter joy and makes the movie, as he does every movie he’s in.
42. LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962)
What a freaking masterpiece this is. Dazzling visuals, intelligent and nuanced writing, a magnificent score, and superb performances. I know I’m supposed to revere Gregory Peck’s Oscar winning turn in “To Kill a Mockingbird,” but I don’t. Peter O’ Toole’s performance is imbued with genius and HE WAS ROBBED.
Verdict: One can’t help but not, in contemporary reviews, that one is supposed to be all bothered about “race-swapping” in the casting of this film (e.g. Alec Guinness playing an Arab). But since race-swapping is everywhere nowdays in all manner of productions, all I can say is…just shut up. Guinness is terrific and so is Anthony Quinn. Deal.