This blog is intended as a guide and/or introduction to learning about and enjoying classic cinema. While intended for those who have little or no knowledge of classic films, it should also prove informative and fun for those well versed in cinema. It will present one film a week for you to watch (currently one film every other Tuesday), with information about the film before you watch it, and sometimes a section to read after you've seen it (containing spoilers). This list of movies will be ongoing, and I will do my best to keep adding films indefinitely. SUBSCRIBE BELOW so you never miss a post. To see and read about the films in order, scroll to the bottom of this page (or click on THE MOVIES link at the top of this page), and start with film #1 - "All About Eve", and work your way up from there.

Should you happened to have seen any of these films before, I highly recommend watching them again (unless you JUST watched them), for as we grow, our perspective change and you will definitely see things you didn’t see before and often come away with a new appreciation and understanding of the film. A classic can be seen countless times. I’ve often revisited a film I didn’t particularly like, only to find that I suddenly love it (and vise versa). 

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The main focus will be from the beginning of film though the 1970s, with an emphasis on classic films made during the great Hollywood Studio Era (which ended in the 1960s). Also included will be films from the second wave of classic cinema, the late 1960s through the 1970s. While the main focus is on Hollywood films, I will also include cinematic classics from around the world. 

The films are not listed “best” to “worst”, but are put in an order to give you a comprehensive, entertaining, and diverse exposure to classic cinema. Most will be in black and white, and many will be in color. You will like some, dislike others, and hopefully discover many you will love. There will be something different each week as we will be viewing films from all genres: drama, comedy, suspense, gangster, western, screwball comedy melodrama, musicals, silent films, world cinema, film noir, horror, science fiction, war films, epics, and more. You will be introduced to just about all the major stars of the time, iconic performances, directors, cinematographers, and writers. It’s pretty much impossible to see every classic film, but I will choose a classic that will expose you to at least one important aspect of cinema.

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I’ve been approached many times in my life by people wanting to learn more about classic films, movie stars from the past, and even some directors. I’ve often guided people and have yet to find someone who started watching “old movies" who didn’t find it an exciting and surprising world. Many people who know me, know my heavy film background and come to me for suggestions (you can read more about my background HERE). So after making list after list for people year after year and hosting many movie nights, I've decided to write this blog as an informative guide to open people’s minds and hearts to great films. It is meant for anyone who wants to broaden their experience and knowledge of cinema.