How Have The Movies Changed From The Days Of The Glamorous Movie Star?

Movies have changed since the days of Greta Garbo, Clark Gable, and more. Gone With The Wind, Casablanca and even Niagara with Marilyn Monroe have kept us in suspense, made us cry and even made us feel we knew the character being portrayed. These glamorous Hollywood celebrities knew how to make a character come alive each time we watched the movie whether for the first, second or third time.
Movie stars of yesteryear were always dressed to the nines, makeup and jewelery no matter if they playing a part in a movie [...]

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Why Do So Many People Love Gone With The Wind?

Gone With The Wind is a classic movie that has captured audiences for years. There are so many reasons that this movie has withstood the test of time. The filming was done in such an epic way that it is a visual masterpiece. The settings, the war, the wealth and the poverty felt so real.

The characters are strong with each one having their own strength and determination as well as faults and vulnerabilities. There is someone in the movie for everyone. The movie [...]

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What Draws So Many People To Old Black And White Movies?

The average movie fan likes to watch mainstream movies with car chases and explosions. However, they’re not the only type of movie fans out there. Some movie fans prefer to watch the old black and white films. They like to watch these films simply because there aren’t car chases and explosions. These movies are often more about substance than special effects. A story builds and unfolds without the need for gimmicks.

The most popular black and white film is Citizen Kane. Despite Citizen Kane being ranked [...]

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Just Because A Movie Is Old Is It A Classic?

Some people are confused when it comes to old movies and classics. An old movie doesn’t instantly become a classic. For example, the original Rollerball now qualifies as an old movie, but that doesn’t make it a classic. A classic has to be a movie that had a powerful message and moved most of its viewers. It has to be a movie that is still talked about today. A good way to find classic movies is to check ratings on IMDb. You can [...]

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