While I would love to take an ad out in the Times, I do not know how feasable it would be. I think the most important thing to do is to shed as much light on this phony list as possible. Many people in the archive world would love to take on the AFI, but for obvious reasons can not publically say anything. I think the academic community is the perfect vehicle for exposing the 100 " greatest" films as a paid ad for the studios/& video chains. I would suggest contacting any journalist you know to alert them. The AFI is expert at media manipulation as witnessed by there blitz last year which convinced every major media outlet that the 1912 version of RICHARD III was one of the great film discoveries of the century. The big event when they announce there 100 great films is June 16 so time is short. I am sure the AFI is counting on tons of unquestioning & positive press, so try anyone you can to get the word out. Here are a few more gems from the AFI's list of 400 great films from which the 100 will be chosen: BEVERLY HILLS COP, DEAD POETS SOCIETY, THE GOODBYE GIRL, THE JUNGLE BOOK ( Disney version), THE LITTLE COLONEL & SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE. I trust all of you use these classics in your intro to film classes Jessica Rosner PS please remember views expressed are my own nasty opinions and not those of my company Kino International Corporation 333 W. 39th St. Suite 503 New York, NY 10018 (212)629-6880 fax: (212)714-0871 ---- Online resources for film/TV studies may be found at ScreenSite http://www.tcf.ua.edu/screensite