Movie Lists by Genre/Subject

With summer almost in full swing, it's a good time to take a look at some of the great movies about baseball. Initially a subject shied away from by studios - producer Samuel Goldwyn once said they're box office poison - baseball has given rise to some classic movies. While most baseball movies focus on a particular giant of the game, even...

Whether conveying the heroic acts of soldiers or showing the harsh realities of battle, war movies have long been a staple of Hollywood. Everything from the Civil War and World War II to Vietnam and even ancient Roman battles have been depicted in grand fashion on film. Here are nine of the best classic war movies.

Another month, another wave of classic movies making their way onto the Blu-ray format. Making the transfer this month are a Doris Day classic, two great film noirs, an early John Wayne Western, and arguably the greatest movie of all time. Of course, all are great additions to any classic movie collection and would make great gifts for any fan.

Once again, the studios have mined their vaults to release more classic movies onto Blu-ray. Making the transfer to the format this month are a classic ode to film noir, the film that turned Marlon Brando into a star and a 100th anniversary of Universal Studios release. All are great additions to any classic movie collection.

Hollywood's first decade with sound gave rise to a number of staple genres like the screwball comedy, which featured rapid-fire dialogue laced with wit and whimsy, and lavish musicals. In the 1930s, Oscar rewarded these films with its highest honor. Also in the decade was the first Western to win Best Picture, the first-ever film to win the...

Sometimes it's hard to believe, but some of Hollywood's greatest classic movies were box office flops when they were first released in theaters. While they have more than made up for the loss through DVDs and repeated showings on television, there are several all-time greats that you would be surprised to learn were initially dismissed by...

More and more, the studios are mining their vaults to release classic movies on the Blu-ray format. This month features a number of great films that are must-haves for anyone's shelf. A few have been released on the format before, while others are making their Blu-ray debut. But all would be great additions to any classic movie collection.

With intricate plots, multiple twists and turns, and gritty characters who live on the edge, heist movies have long been a Hollywood staple. Sometimes the thieves suffer the consequences of their action and sometimes they get away with their crimes, but their carefully hatched plans almost always go awry. Here are nine of the best heist movies...

While 1939 is often regarded as the greatest movie year of all time, Hollywood wasn’t too shabby in 1962. Many classic movies were released that year, while one on this list featured one of the most beloved performances ever seen. Here are just a few classics films from 1962, a year that could be argued as the second greatest of Hollywood’s...

Every year during Oscar season, there are countless arguments over what film or actor has been snubbed by the Academy. While most complaints are dismissible, there have been a few omissions over the years that have been mystifying, and in some cases unforgivable. Here are nine classic movies that could easily have been nominated for Best...

With a long history of making romantic films, Hollywood is more than capable of setting the mood for those who don’t want to go out to a crowded restaurant and pay for an overpriced meal, but still want to spend some quality time with their significant other. Some here are fun and light, while others require a box of tissues to be on hand. But...

Hollywood in the 1970s was markedly different than the one that existed in the previous three decades. The old studio system was gone thanks to financial struggles and a seismic cultural shift that saw the rise of the youth-oriented counterculture. Hollywood responded by opening the doors wider to more experimentation, resulting in a second...

Hollywood in the 1970s was markedly different than the one that existed in the previous three decades. The old studio system was gone thanks to financial struggles and a seismic cultural shift that saw the rise of the youth-oriented counterculture. Hollywood responded by opening the doors wider to more experimentation, resulting in a second...

James Stewart has long been remembered for his work with Alfred Hitchcock and Frank Capra. But just as famous as 'Rear Window' and 'It's a Wonderful Life' were a series of Westerns he made in the 1950s and 1960s, particularly his image-changing films with Anthony Mann. Though not as identifiable with the genre as John Wayne or Clint Eastwood,...

While many classic Christmas movies have been released on DVD, only a few have made it to the Blu-ray format. But there are certainly enough to fill anyone's stocking this year. Here are seven classic holiday films that will make someone's Christmas bright.

Whether you like monsters or goblins or ghosts or even aliens from another planet, there’s nothing quite like watching old scary movies on Halloween. While some of these classic films seem rather tame or even laughable by today’s standards, they still manage to pack a terrifying punch. Here are just a few of some of the best horror movies from...

It seems these days that Hollywood is willing to remake just about anything in order to make a buck, regardless of how beloved a movie might be. But has this always been the case? Have studios always remade movies? As a matter of fact, yes, they have. Even some our most cherished classic films have been remakes. Here are five such movies.

Classic film noir means dangerous dames, tough guys and gangsters, laconic leading men and dirty deeds. Film noir is an enduring film style that saw its golden age just after World War II. Here are several classic movies in the film noir tradition.

African-American contributions to the world of cinema continue to grow in diversity, complexity and popularity. While some bygone performances by the likes of Sidney Poitier and Hattie McDaniel have drawn mainstream recognition that persists today, other classics showcasing African-Americans have begun to fade from memory over time. Here are six classic African-American classic movies you…

African-American contributions to the world of cinema continue to grow in diversity, complexity and popularity. While some bygone performances by the likes of Sidney Poitier and Hattie McDaniel have drawn mainstream recognition that persists today, other classics showcasing African-Americans have begun to fade from memory over time. Here are six classic African-American classic movies you…

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 Robinson.

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 classic movie romances that won't disappoint.

Many of the great movie monsters got their start in the 1930s, when Hollywood took classic horror novels and made them into black-and-white thrillers. Here's seven iconic monsters from 'The Bride of Frankenstein' to 'King Kong,' the legends who started it all.

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.

Vampire movies are box office magic. They’re scary, sexy, spoofy, goofy, gory, campy and bizarre, sometimes all at once. Face it - having a drop-dead gorgeous creature with enormous erotic and physical power biting your neck doesn’t seem like such a bad way to go.

I’m a sucker (sorry) for modern vampire movies from Blade to Underworld to Buffy, the Vampire Slayer. Ye…

The power of the holidays to thaw chilly hearts and help the lost find their way have been enduring holiday themes. Here are nine of the most memorable.

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.