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The Best Ways to Enjoy those Classic Yesteryear Movies Today
Are you ready to snuggle up on the couch for a cozy movie night? While most people
tend to restrict their movie browsing to the 'new release' section at their
local movie rental store, it pays to check out the classics aisle. It makes
perfect sense, if you think about it: classics are movies that have proven their
mettle. They have survived the test of time with flying colors. True movie
classics will be as good today as they were twenty years ago. If you are a
classic movie newbie, here are a few tips for finding and enjoying the best
movie classics.
1. Seek recommendations from the experts. One of the easiest ways
to find good movie classics awaits you at the shelves of your local bookstore.
For instant movie recommendations, seek help from the experts. Check out popular
movies guides such as Roger Ebert's movie guide or The Video hound Guide to
movies. These movie almanacs are compiled by film critics and are usually
updated yearly. They are fun to read, accessible, and best of all, pretty darn
reliable. Chances are, a four-star classic will not let you down.
2. Check out the movie classics you may have inadvertently missed.
All of us can probably relate to this scenario: you are talking with friends,
and a movie title –a classic– comes up in the conversation. You mention you've
never seen such-and-such movie, and you notice a lot of raised eyebrows.
"You've never seen ____!" you've probably heard your friends exclaim, leaving
you feeling slightly embarrassed and ashamed that you missed the pop culture
moment. This situation is easily remedied. Simply make a note of all the classic
movies you've always meant to see, but somehow never got around to it. Whether
it's The Wizard of Oz or the first Star Wars trilogy, now is your chance to fill
in your gap in movie classic knowledge.
3. When in doubt, go genre diving. What's genre diving, you ask?
Good question. A genre is simply a category of film. Are you into mysteries,
tearjerker dramas, Westerns, or romances? Whatever you like, chances are you can
find a classic film of that genre that you've never seen. And chances are that
you've been missing out. If you're ever in doubt about what to watch, simply
choose a movie from your favorite film genre.
4. Find the newest edition. Once you've settled on a movie classic, try
to find the newest edition of the film for your classic movie night. There's
nothing worse than watching a bad transfer of an old black and white movie. The
sound may be off, the film scratchy, and the captions unreadable (if a foreign
movie). Finding the most up-to-date release of a classic film is the safest way
to avoid these problems. Also, finding the most current release version of a
classic movie allows you access to several special features that may not be
available on other versions. The Criterion Collection, for instance, is a series
of classic films that have been re-mastered for quality, and supplemented with
often fascinating special features about the film. These may include
special commentaries and film essays. In short, viewing the most current
release of a classic film will almost always reward you.
5. Watch the film with someone who will enjoy it. Classic films are even
more enjoyable when you watch them with someone else. Classic movies are
classics, after all, because they hold a special place in our collective
unconscious. The experience of watching a classic film will be more rewarding if
you have someone to discuss it with. The film can serve as a touchstone between
you and other individuals. Also, watching a classic film with a younger child
can also be extraordinarily enjoyable. Introducing a young child to The Wizard
of Oz or any other classic can be a wonderful and special moment that the two of
you will cherish.
6. Choose actors you like. If still find yourself perplexed about what to
watch, simply pick movies that star actors you're interested in. Maybe you've
never seen a James Cagney film, but have seen enough impersonations of him to
think you might like him. Whatever the case, movies with classic movie stars are
generally a safe bet.
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