50 Films You Must See exercise

During my days as a student, I watched a lot of films. One day I set myself a challenge, and I urge people to try it. I sat down and wrote a list of 50 films which I wanted to see. This list included anything, from classics I heard at so many parties and had not seen, to movies just being released.

It took quite a while to compose a comprehensive collection, but once I had finished I was eager to begin. Some of the films on my list were: Schindler's List, Chinatown, Unforgiven, and even Young Frankenstein, among 46 others.

It took several months to find the time to watch all these films, as well as locating copies, but once I had finished I found that it had enriched my experience with movies. Having been so focused on watching so many movies in a short space of time, I began to see things about the medium which I would otherwise have never possessed.

So I urge all passionate movie watchers to make their list. Write down all those films you promised yourself that you would find the time to watch, and force yourself to watch them. I promise you, it will be the best thing you do all year!

Introductions

Dear movie fans,

My name is Chris Olson and I am a UK resident who loves movies. This page will be dedicated to writing about films, ones I have seen, hope to see, or hope to discuss.

I am a graduate of the University of Plymouth, where I studied American Studies with Popular Culture (an "interesting" choice to say the least), which is where I found my passion for movies. Studying the great directors such as Stanley Kubrick, David Fincher, Oliver Stone, and a whole host of other amazing artists.

I hope I can bring something interesting to the ongoing film debates which are ever present online, and that my audience enjoy what they see here.

Much love and peace.