Most of my friends, and even my husband, can't understand my fascination for old movies. I don't know but there's this amazing charm about them that have really captivated me. Whether they be musicals like Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Gigi, or Meet Me in St. Louis to romantic dramas such as Casablanca and the epic Gone With The Wind to film noir greats like The Maltese Falcon and Sunset Blvd., I would gladly trade watching any of the recent blockbusters for any of those films.
I guess I love them because the actors and actresses weren't only good-looking and talented but also exuded such panache and elegance. The filmmakers didn't rely on gratuitous sex or violence to make their movies stand out. It was the story that reeled audiences in, the music and the dancing, the slow but gripping build up of the suspense up to its climactic end, and the unforgettable lines.
Whatever genre you may prefer, be it drama, romance, action, comedy or suspense, old movies are a treasure trove of great entertainment that you should try to explore if you're not yet a fan. Let me know if you need any recommendations. :)
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The ones you mentioned are a few of my many favorites. :) Try to watch "It's A Wonderful Life"... very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteGone With the Wind is a bit lengthy but you'll love it, I'm sure. Even my husbo couldn't stop himself from being enchanted by Scarlett O'Hara.
ReplyDeleteI more fascinated about old films also. Until now pala hindi ko pa rin napapanood yung Gone With the Wind. Ang tagal na nung disc sakin. :)
ReplyDeleteI love Breakfast at Tiffany's! From the collage above, I think I've only seen two movies. Gone with the With, Casablanca and (oh yes, three!) An Affair to Remember. I don't think I saw the last two completely, though. *adds movies to download list*
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