13. Watch all the movies in AFI’s 100 Years 100 Movies list. (48/100); 6. Science Fiction (5/10); 7. Western (4/10)

I watched The Searchers (1956) and The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) over the weekend.  I checked out both from my local library.  Somewhat surprisingly, I really liked both movies.  The Searchers is a western starring John Wayne as Ethan Edwards, a man searching for his kidnapped niece.  I didn't expect The Searchers to provide so many laughs considering how serious it was at times.  The Day the Earth Stood Still kept my interest with likable characters and a touch of mystery.  It was remade with Keanu Reeves in 2008, but I haven't seen it yet.