Here are the rules. You must create a list of your ten favorite films. However, none of the following films are eligible:
1) You may not use any films that were nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars.
2) You may not use any films that were nominated for Best Foreign Film at the Oscars.
3) You may not use any Palme d'Or nominees. (Nominees and winners in other categories are OK.)
4) You may not use any movie in the IMDb top 250.
5) You may not use any movie that has appeared on any of the following AFI lists:
100 Years ... 100 Movies
100 Years ... 100 Laughs
100 Years ... 100 Thrills
100 Years ... 100 Passions
Greatest Movie Musicals
100 Years ... 100 Cheers
100 Years ... 100 Movies - 10th Anniversary Edition
(Mentions on other lists ok.)
What's left?
I have a theory that what is left over will be revealing. We'll see if that turns out to be the case.