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Originally Posted by Grapesoda
most of my favorite films came out in the 40's and 50's
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I grew up in the 70's, graduating in the early 80's, so a lot of my favorites are influenced by that era.
That said, I quite enjoy classic Black and White cinema, from the silent film era through the 30's, 40's and 50's. Everything was hand built, from the sets to the costumes and with a ton of attention to detail. They were limited to the technology of the day which meant no special effects CGI to rely on. Rather, it was pure skill and craftsmanship. I think that's impressive when you look back and realize what they had to work with.
Oh yeah, and they never had to keep re-doing movies or turning cartoons in movies as they had actual original ideas.
Incidentally, my favorite movies of all time are the
Guns of Navarone and
Where Eagles Dare -- both from the 60's.