in defense of a preposterous list
TIME.com — Richard Corliss: That Old Feeling: Secrets of the All-Time 100
an explanation of sorts for that ridiculous top 100 movies of all time list from a week or two back. it’s ridiculous. right after the list came out they tried to say lists are made to create debate, it’s not an authoritative list, etc etc etc. well if time had called it “top 100 movies we like best” or something it wouldn’t be a big deal. but in the age of hyperbole and sound bites, top 100 movies of all time is a bit catchier.
