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I tried the "completist" approach. I tried to start at the beginning. Do you know how many silent films are in that book? A lot. Do you know how long it took me to watch The Birth of a Nation (a technically brilliant, morally repugnant film that the book rightly includes but struggles to contextualize)? Too long.

But the joy isn't necessarily in finishing. The joy is in the process . It’s about breaking the cycle of "I have nothing to watch." Whenever you are bored, you can open a random page, point a finger, and guarantee that you are about to watch something culturally significant. 1001 movies you must see before you die book

One of the most fascinating aspects of the 1001 Movies franchise is its yearly updates. Since its initial publication, the editors release a new edition annually. This means movies eventually get "cut" to make room for the new classics. I tried the "completist" approach

The first thing you notice is the audacity. 1001 isn't just a number; it is a threat. It starts with Georges Méliès’ A Trip to the Moon (1902) and ends with recent Palme d’Or winners. It includes Citizen Kane (obviously) and The Room (yes, the Tommy Wiseau disasterpiece). But the joy isn't necessarily in finishing