I watched a little bit of the New AFI Top 100 Films last night. Kind of in that 83-78 range. This appears to be a more valid list than the previous one. They allowed more recent films to compete. I am more interested in those that moved up a lot or dropped down.

For instance, "The Searchers", a film cited as an influence by many top directors, climbed from 96 to 12. It is a fantastic movie, but I wonder how a movie like that is "rediscovered". I think it should have already been near the top. Good to see "Sullivan's Travels" on the list this time. "Rear Window", which is on the big screen at the Palace this summer, should be higher. I see "Raging Bull" and "The Deer Hunter" both moved up, maybe because Scorsese was available. Unlike Altman with "Nashville", which should have been on the list before, as well.

Speaking of the Palace, in addition to "Rear Window" (48), others from the list that get a screening in August are: "12 Angry Men" (87), "The Maltese Falcon" (31), "The Bridge on the River Kwai" (36) and "Annie Hall" (35). That's a nice assortment.

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Hey, now. It's Jessica Biel at the beach.

Wes Craven sues Pauly Shore. I like the headline.

Sunscreen ratings. I haven't heard of most of the brands rated best. The more familiar names rate poorly.

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Since everyone is paying attention to Biel, I must remind you that the College World Series is near its conclusion. And that the Beavers beat the Eaters. Yes, Oregon State can defend it's title after beating UC-Irvine.

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