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Top Five Favorite Classic B-Movie Bombshells
When thinking about B-movies, some may consider the “B” to represent a lesser quality film. Some however, may consider the “B” to represent “Bombshell”. There are many actresses to date that have shown that they are not afraid to get their hands dirty when it comes to B-movie madness. B-movies are a trend, more often than not even considered a cult.
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The Top Classic Christmas Movies Still Enjoyed Today
While it may seem like action and romance films are what garner the most attention when it comes to movies, many people find it hard to pry them from the quaint and classic Christmas flicks. Christmas movies have always struck the sentiments of the holidays, and many families make it a point to gather after dinner and watch a lovely story that involves hope and appreciation for their fellow man.
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The Fascination of Classic Movie Remakes
Classic movies are hard to beat, but in a few instances you can find some modern day movies that are even better than the original. Of course, it all depends on the individual viewer on what is classic to them and what is not, but it can and has been done with a lot of success from Hollywood. Action packed and science fiction has some of the best remakes on the silver screen.
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The Famous Film Noir Genre in Review
The film style that became popular in the U.S. in the mid 1940s of noir has lived on in subtler tones, and parodied even at that time. From Bob Hope’s movie “My Favorite Brunette” in 1947, to “Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid” in the 1970s, the genre has been given a lot of homage.
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The Best Ways to Enjoy those Classic Yesteryear Movies Today
Are 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.
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The Basics of Making a Classic Movie Musical
If you were ever a big time musical movie producer, do you feel that you have the right stuff to get things done? Making a musical is unlike any other form of movie production, without the right guidance it could easily become a very big flop in the box office in no time flat. Not only will it require you to hire the right people as far as cast are concerned, you need to have the right people in place for booms, choreography, stage settings and sound work.
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Popular 3 – D Films of the Golden Era
Bad looking glasses, but a lot of fun for the viewer, started the golden age of 3-D viewing in movie houses of the 1950s. Actually, the golden age of movies in general began right after WWII, and ended late in the 1950s. Classics were created like “High Noon” (1952), “Rebel Without A Cause” (1955), and “Ben Hur” (1959). The use of 3-D for the audience started a lot earlier than you might have thought and it eventually lead to the proliferation of movies using 3-D.
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Girls and Cars–The Ultimate in Classic B-Movies
When someone mentions the phrase “B-movie”, many people automatically think about the likes of The Blob, or Godzilla. What many people forget however is that it is not just a monster extravaganza that makes a classic B-movie great. Few can argue the absolute enticing and hypnotic powers that a great B-movie with cars and girls can have on the older generation.
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Five Classic Horror Movies that Still Can Capture the Imagination
When it comes to movies, few genres can hold a viewers attention or make them come back for more than a good old-fashioned horror flick. Horror movies have been around seemingly since the dawn of time. They scare the heck out of you, yet they leave you wanting more. What is it that makes a horror so great? Many feel it is not merely the gore or the actors that portray the part, rather the premise of what is actually happening on the screen that gets peoples blood curdling.
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Favorite Mobster Movies of Black and White Movies
Now we call them "crime dramas," but once they were just known as good old mobster movies. Sometimes you're in the mood for a good old-fashioned shoot-em-up mobster movie. The truth is, these types of movies are simply not coming out of Hollywood anymore. The stars of these black and white mobster movie classics—actors such as James Cagney and Edward G. Robinson—are now legends. Here are ten classic mobster movies filmed in glorious black and white.
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Famous Movie Dads from the Oldie but Goodie Movie Scene
Movies from the classic period of film in Hollywood did not typically include father roles, and when they did, it was usually as a supporting role. Hollywood was changing and developing with a lot of new technology, and over seas influence of what entertainment was.
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Everyone’s Favorite Classic Movie Funny Man–An Introduction to Bob Hope
It is felt that there was no one more willing to entertain the masses than the late Bob Hope. Always there for a funny comment or to jump a flight and supply the troops with his off-the-wall humor, Bob Hope was indeed the epitome of true comedian. Leslie Townes Hope, born in Eltham, near London, England, on born May 29, 1903. Most knew this gentleman to be none other than Bob Hope.
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Dynamic Dancing Duo–The Appeal of Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire
Few co-stars set the big screen on fire more than the likes of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. This was not always the case however, as it took RKO studios and a lackluster film at best to make these to entertainers come alive. In the year 1933, what was set to become an average film called Flying Down to Rio, co-starred this dynamic and energetic couple Astaire and Rogers.
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Determining Factors that Categorize a Movie as Classic
A classic film is a piece of work that is very unique because it is either a work that has a certain type of filming techniques, powerful directing, or acting ability that is so good that it looks natural. More importantly, it is a work that connects with the subconscious of the American audience. It is a work than can be viewed by different generations, and it still touches the soul of the people watching it.
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Defining Gothic Horror Films-The Actors that Made Dracula Famous
It is no secret that one of the most dynamic of all horror movie figures would have to be Dracula. The story and the history of the feared Count Dracula, stem from the mind of the Irish novelist Bram Stoker. It was in the year 1897 that Stoker released his vision of the Prince of Darkness. Dracula was believed to be immortal, furthermore he was said to be quite seductive and was able to lure women by his mere presence.
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Characteristics of a Classic Film Noir Movie
What is film noir, and how do you know if you're watching a movie from this much-lauded genre? Noir means "black" in French, and this fact alone should give you some clue into the nature of classic film noir cinema. Morally ambiguously, rich in shadows and mystery, and stocked with prototypical femme fatales and anti-heroes, a good film noir will have you guessing the whole way through, and rooting for characters that are hard to defend but fun to watch.
