Old movies

Philippines
January 29, 2007 7:41am CST
Do you remember the nice old movies? The likes of Tarzan, The Three Stooges, The Ten Commandments, etc.? What do you think of them compared to the movies of today? In spite the modern technology used in current movies, I seem to like the old movies better. No violence, no foul language, no indecent exposures, just good old pleasant entertainment for the young and the old. Am I being too conservative?
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78 responses
29 Jan 07
I love the old movies! It's weird these days because I don't recognize many of the actors. The old movies were better made, the acting was better. The old ones were not so into the special effects, they were more into the plot and the acting ability of the actors.
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• United States
29 Jan 07
Good point!
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• India
30 Jan 07
yes i agree i with you that old movies were great but nowadays people dont like to watch old movies . mine fav old was titanic
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• China
30 Jan 07
good point!
@Bizziebod (3497)
29 Jan 07
I don't think you're being too conservative, my favourite was the wizard of oz, and it always brings back special childhood memories. I think possibly the reason why is because so many films are made these days, not a day goes by when a new film doesn't come out. Way back then they didn't have the special effects to help them so they had to do their best with what they had. Maybe the films you have mentioned link back to good memories for you to and that's why you like them better?
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• Philippines
30 Jan 07
I like the old movies not only because of good old memories but because they were more wholesome and the actors and actresses were really good.
@nannacroc (4049)
29 Jan 07
I don't think you're being too consertative. I have often said that the old movies are much better. I have grandchildren whose ages range from 1 to 14 and if there is an old film on, I can be confident that all three of them can watch without me having to look first and censor.
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• Philippines
30 Jan 07
That's right -- the movies were quite wholesome then, even the kissing scenes if any at all.
@forfein (2507)
29 Jan 07
Hi Some of the "Oldies" are really worth watching again!! But a lot of them make you wonder how come they used to entertain us!!
• United States
29 Jan 07
Yeah, back in those days, actors were all around ENTERTAINERS. I mean, look at James Cagney. In Yankee Doodle Dandy, he sang, danced, and acted. Even my husband will admit his favorite movie is "Strawberry Blonde". And all the others, like Casablanca, Hatari (and John Wayne REALLY did those stunts)the list could go on and on.
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@webduck (238)
• United States
29 Jan 07
I do remember the nice old movies. Like Frank Capra ones, or any of the other famouse directors and producers would make. I loved the old musicals too, didn't you? These days, everyone wants to make a quick buck and so they add in violence and as much special effects to keep you from realizing that there is very little if any plot.
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@clownfish (3272)
• United States
29 Jan 07
Hi! I think older movies are much better than what's being presented currently. I see very few new movies just because they aren't really very good. I'd much rather watch something I've already seen and know I'll enjoy. :-)
@vhenwood (1061)
• United States
29 Jan 07
see, my friends think I'm weird. My all time favorite movies are ANYTHING Audrey Hepburn. I LOVE Breakfast at Tiffany's. Roman Holiday is pretty darn good too. I can just watch her all day long!
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@ipanks (890)
• Indonesia
3 Feb 07
if we compared old movies with the movie right now there is a different in visual effect.with more modern technology now movie can be more interesting to watch.but in nowadays there is a movie like you said.you can select them and watch.i suggest the guardian with the actor kevin costner.its a good movie to watch
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@rsrait (567)
• India
29 Jan 07
Have you seen pt 109 jkfs real story,gone with the wind,where egale dares so many real good movies loved them.
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• Philippines
30 Jan 07
Yes I've seen them. Thanks for your comment.
• China
31 Jan 07
i like this movie,it touches me.
@Willowlady (10658)
• United States
29 Jan 07
Those old movies had more class, the people dressed so nicely. They had such talent to convey the emotions before sound became the norm. The sets were so believable and now only done with computer magic. The stories left things to the imagination and not only played out in front of you and not challenging you. Can't say you are too conservative, you just like things a bit on your own terms. We are friends I prefer scary movies. Wouldn't have known that would you? :)
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• Philippines
30 Jan 07
We really should be friends! I love to watch scary movies too - Dracula, Frankenstein, hauntings, etc? Wish you were nearer, we could go together!
@irisheyes (4370)
• United States
30 Jan 07
When i was a kid in the late 1950's, early 1960's, there was a TV station that showed B&W movies from the 1930's and 1940's. I LOVED those things and the old stars - Tyrone Power and Hedy Lamar were two favorites...Those were classics and I know they've been restored but where are they? You can't buy most of them on DVD and you can't watch them on TV anymore. The kids today don't know what they are missing.
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• United States
29 Jan 07
I enjoy some of the older movies but I really prefer all the wonders that the newesr movies can show.
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@LittleMel (8742)
• Canada
29 Jan 07
I watched their old videos. I'm only 30 and yes I like them too. It's pure entertainment and talent. But scifi movies I prefer nowadays productions like War of the Worlds and StarTrek. It just seems more futuristic than the old ones
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@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
29 Jan 07
there's nothing wrong with being conservative. i have seen tarzan, grease, footloose and breakfast club. for others, these movies may seem boring. honestly, i find them boring while watching the first few parts. but, later on, the story is really interesting! after watching those movies, i felt that they are worth my time. and i love watching them over and over again.
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@ondo1015 (1884)
• Philippines
30 Jan 07
It's like a song, the songs of Bee Gees and other of 70's 80's songs are better to hear than high tech songs. Like the simple guitar songs of Bread, Jim Croche, and nightingale or high pitch of Air Supply.
• Philippines
30 Jan 07
True. Modern music is too loud, more like noise than music, with a few exceptions just like with movies.
@sureshmoe (974)
• India
30 Jan 07
In my country films, the old movies has the good information, good philosophy and tips to go to right path in life...But the todays movies are not so good when compared to old movies...Also they introduce the "Violence" too much than old movies. The musics are nice in todays upcoming movies...
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• Philippines
1 Feb 07
I agree. Thanks for your comment.
@dedeeaf (115)
• Romania
15 Feb 07
yes, I remember the old movies and the thought of them makes me melancolic. among my favourite old movies are: "Seven wives for seven brothers", "The wizard of Oz", the movies with Shirley Temple.
• Philippines
17 Feb 07
Oh yes. I liked "Seven wives for seven brothers". I wish I could find a DVD of that very nice movie.
• Philippines
30 Jan 07
nope you are not conservative. Just like you i like old movies better. I specially like the 3 stooges movies, the charlie chaplin silent movies, petter sellers comedy movies and yes Tarzan. They offered you good clean fun compared to Jim Carrey's trash
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@apsara60 (6610)
• Israel
30 Jan 07
I agree with you. It is not only the movies that have lost their charm, but almost in every field we find that quality of grace has decreased. The songs are no more sweet, but much noisy, the movies are more violent, internet has no limitations. The adverse effect of all this is also effecting our pattern of living, our social life, our society. Well , we are old now, it is time for young generation and their likings. We can stay with our old melodies. take care.
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• Philippines
30 Jan 07
Thanks. You take care too.