Top Ten Reasons I Love Old Movies
9. Gayness. Yeah, they say "gay" a lot in old movies. It's a little bit funny every time.
8. Memories. No, I don't have memories of seeing these movies when they originally came out in the theater, but I do have great memories of watching them as a child and singing and dancing along with the musical numbers. Every viewing brings back some warm fuzzies.
7. Trailers. Have you watched some old movie trailers? They're almost as entertaining as the movies themselves. Especially when they're announcing "the most unusual picture in many years."6. Cary Grant. What else do I have to say?
5. Scary, but not too Scary. I can't watch these new-fangled horror movies. They are violent and disturbing and give me nightmares. But I can take some Psycho
any day. Old scary movies are scary, yes, but not so gratuitously graphic.4. Singing. Old movies have great songs. And great singers. They can't be beat by these wannabe singers/actors who come around today with their mediocre voices and lack-luster songs. MGM Musicals
especially had it down. They knew where to place a song in the movie and how to stage a highly entertaining musical number. Perfection!
2. No sex. I'm not that into watching people have sex. I appreciate that in old movies, I do not have to witness this.
1. They make me happy! Probably for all the reasons listed above.
Why do you like old movies?
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Great list! I feel very represented by it, especially number 2, yeah, now nobody seems to realize that watching ppl having sex is totally unnatural...and most of the times it isn't necessary at all! I mean, Suspicion is sexier than any movie with sex scenes included.The directors used their brain to suggest what was happening, which I think is more challenging.
I will add the GREAT dialogues they had and the fact that the most of them weren't remakes like
today (and if they were, at least they were good).
Congrats!
I love them because they just touch me. I think they came from a different consciousness, a purer place.
Great post!
LOL, I just noticed that I wrote "Suspicion" instead of "Notorius" :)
I love old movies for the simple talent. Before there were extreme special effects, computer graphics, and overly manipulated voices, people had to actually be able to act, sing, and dance. Can you imagine if some of these pampered 'stars' today had to do a movie, in black and white, with none of the technology they have today?
I agree with your reasons to love old movies. Especially agree with Cary Grant! I also adore Jimmy Stewart and Gene Kelly. They don't make em like they used to!
Old musicals are my fav... but the dramas were good. And the comedies... like Martin and Lewis... they're ALL good!
Same with the reasons 2, 3 and 4.
Love stories of the films from the past decades are a lot more romantic and heartwarming, even without those bed scenes/sex scenes. They illustrate the genuineness and depth of the romance and intimacy, which made them very much unforgettable. Furthermore, such films are suitable for audiences of all ages :)
Aside from that, most films from the past are a lot simpler yet realistic in theme.
The performances of the actors is also one of the reasons why classic/old films are much lovable.
You dont have to hear 4 letter words constantly.Thats talent?I dont believe so.If went out in the street and did the same thing Id be arrested.
Add my vote to Mr. Spade's. My father was a career military man who served a stint as a drill instructor, and he NEVER swore like the people in modern movies do. I'm convinced that the f-word is added to dialogue in some movies solely to bump the rating up and make kids want to see it.
Old movies are so wonderful because acting was done with the heart and soul. Storylines were pretty interesting too (e.g. "King Kong" (the 1933 film), "The Quiet Man", 1952, "Topper", 1937. Not to mention how wholesome they are and contain excellent humor such as "The Long, Long Trailer", 1954 or "Yours, Mine and Ours", 1968. To me, I don't think I can understand why anyone wouldn't like old movies. Different strokes for different folks, as they say. They're always a treat to watch no matter how many times I have watched them before. Old movies rock!!!!!!!!!!!!
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