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Classic Movie Remakes Released in 2007
They say that imitation is the highest form of flattery. Well, sometimes it is, and sometimes it’s one huge insult. Here are five movies from 2007 that were remakes of classic films; some stand up to the original and some should have left well enough alone…

Biography of Tim Plant
Biography of Tim Plant, guest author on classic movies and classic films

Best Picture Oscar Winners of the 1950s
In the 1950s, Oscar favored a mix of big-time epics, sunny musicals and dark melodramas for its top award. Here are the classic movies that captured the Best Picture Oscar in that decade of American post-war prosperity - and the movies that lost.

Great Classic Films for Every Member of the Family
Classic movies make great presents, and can be enjoyed not only by the recipient, but by anybody else in the household. Here’s a somewhat tongue-in-cheek list of great classic films for every family member on your list.

9 Holiday Movies
The power of the holidays to thaw chilly hearts and help the lost find their way have been enduring holiday themes -- as well as terrific love stories and entertaining musicals. Here are nine of the most memorable.

Ten Great Classic Films to Get You Started
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.

Ten Terrific Movie Love Stories
Everybody likes a good love story, and the best aren't always found in chick flicks. Adventures, war movies, even ghost stories can have great romances. Here's ten clasic movie romances that won't disappoint.

Six Great Humphrey Bogart Movies
With his long face, shadowed eyes and short stature, Humphrey Bogart almost never made it past supporting roles to leading man. Thank goodness destiny took a hand. Here are six great Humphrey Bogart films, where Bogie plays heroes and villains, complex men of honor and deeply flawed characters.

Eight Great Children's Movies
Eight great old kids' movies that will keep the adults entertained as well. Wholesome adventures with great art, terrific old-school special effects, live animals, singing dancing and merriment - from Mary Poppins to Willy Wonka, from Doctor Doolittle to the Swiss Family Roninson.

Ten Great Old Movies About Politics
Hollywood has always been fascinated with politics - and vice versa. Here are ten great old movies about politics, money, and power, from political thrillers to screwball comedies.

Tips for Enjoying Classic Films
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.

A Guide to Classic Movie Genres and Styles
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.

List of Reviews and Ratings
An alphabetical list of classic movies reviewed on this site and their star ratings.

Turner Classic Movies Monthly Schedule
To get a handy printout of the movies coming up every month on TCM (hands down the best source for classic movies on cable) click on "monthly primetime grid" in the left-hand column. Tuck it into your TV guide for handy TiVo reference!