SECTION A: GOAL OVERVIEW

I will watch 50 films from the AFI Top 100 Greatest American Films list in 90 days, documenting reviews and expanding cinema knowledge.

SECTION B: BREAKDOWN OF STEPS

Month 1: Watch 20 films (5-6 per week), focus on 1940s-1960s classics, take notes on cinematography, themes, historical context.
Month 2: Watch 20 films, mix of genres (noir, western, comedy), write 200-word review for each, discuss on r/TrueFilm.
Month 3: Watch final 10 films, create ranked personal list, compare to AFI rankings, create video essay analyzing favorite.

SECTION C: EVIDENCE COLLECTION PLAN

1. Letterboxd diary entries — all 50 films logged with watch dates, star ratings, brief notes.
2. Film review document — 50 reviews (150+ words each) compiled in Google Doc with timestamps.
3. Personal ranked list — spreadsheet showing personal Top 50 vs AFI rankings with justifications.
4. Reddit discussion screenshots — proof of participation in film discussions on r/TrueFilm (5+ thoughtful comments).

SECTION D: POTENTIAL OBSTACLES & SOLUTIONS

Slow-paced older films feel boring — watch with subtitles even in English, read historical context first, give each film 30-minute chance.
Finding films difficult — use library streaming (Kanopy, Hoopla), HBO Max Criterion channel, rent from local video store if needed.
Falling behind schedule — batch-watch weekends (3-4 films), use 1.25x speed if desperate (not ideal but acceptable), prioritize shorter films.

SECTION E: PROGRESS UPDATE SCHEDULE

Updates every 2 weeks in comments: Days 14, 28, 42, 56, 70, 84. Include films watched count, current favorites, surprising discoveries, progress percentage.

SECTION F: DEFINITION OF SUCCESS

Complete when: 50 AFI films watched and logged on Letterboxd, 50 written reviews compiled (7,500+ words total), personal ranked list created and justified, minimum 5 r/TrueFilm discussion participations documented.