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Dear Biggest Fans, (thanks!)
My opinion on black and white movies is that they shouldn’t be underestimated. Most often, black and white filming indicates that a movie is older. I will say that sometimes older movies may appear a bit fuzzy, which can take away from the experience. However, that is more of a complaint about film quality rather than the lack of color. While color film, fancy new cameras, and special effects can certainly add awesome elements to newer films, black and white movies had to have quality content that could stand on its own. The sets, plot, and acting had to be spot on in order to impress audiences. Additionally, black and white movies can add a cool, spooky feeling to certain genres such as horror or noir. Light and shadows play a more important role in these types of movies, which cannot be achieved in the same way with color films.
Here’s a few of my favorite black and white movies that everyone should check out:
• Rebecca (1940)
• It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
• Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
• The Maltese Falcon (1941)
• Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)
• To Kill A Mockingbird (1962)
• Casablanca (1942)
• The Elephant Man (1980)
• The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
Old ≠ bad. Always give black and white movies a chance!
Sincerely,
Lit and Flicks
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