Articles About Classic Movies
Articles about the world of classic movies, the language of Hollywood and the genres and conventions at work during the early days of classic film.
There must have been something in the water in Hollywood in 1939. The great movies of 1939 are among the most enduring classics in film history, and many of the lesser-known titles will knock your socks off, too. Here‘s just a few of the fabulous classic films of 1939, the greatest year in the Golden Age of Hollywood.
I don’t think free classic movies online will ever replace paid services that deliver high-quality prints, commentary and features. Nevertheless, classic movies and cartoons are starting to flood into the public domain, making them available for viewing online. Many are cheap serials and cheese-fest B-movies (okay, I love those, too), but there are also genuine gems, including many early silen…
If you're new to classic films, here's ten great choices to get you started, from a range of genres and styles. Try
Casablanca, It Happened One Night, To Kill a Mockingbird, Sunset Boulevard, Some Like It Hot, Dr. Strangelove, Psycho or
Ben Hur.
A quick guide to the genres and styles that define classic movies. Film noir, B-movies, epics, sci-fi, biopics, it's all here, along with great examples of every genre.
If you think old movies are slow, boring and colorless, think again. Hollywood produced great movies in the '30s, '40s, '50s and '60s that any fan will enjoy. Just change your expectations a little. Here are some tips for getting the most out of classic films.
