What I absolutely love about old movies is their timeless appeal and continuing influence on cinema itself, but what's especially so great about them is their certain vibe they're going with, you could get a simple action packed film, a genuinely interesting comedy and best, people dancing with their partners or a group of normal healthy living people.
Last week and this week I've been countlessly watching old hollywood sequences from movies I'm destined to watch in the future. If you were going to tell me what studio has the best films to date it would easily be MGM, all throughout the 30s-60s. Some of my favorite movies are produced by that studio and their color schemes are all gorgeous and creative. I recently watched The Band Wagon and despite some really talkative and interrupted sobbing here and there, this film was absoutely great with a masterful third act.
This is a screencap from that movie. This is what I'm talking about, the visuals. Nowadays I get kinda sick of movies being on that boring 2.55:1 aspect ratio. The 4:3 aspect ratio is my type of appeal.
Technicolor was also at it's best in the midst of the late 40s and 50s. I'm sure this film wouldn't overstay it's welcome if it was B&W cuz I love how films look when it looks real and alive, seriously when I watched some of the scenes in the old MGM films especially On The Town and Easter Parade, the colors looked handsome like I was sucked into the past real world.
They also hired some of the most flawless, fascinating, talented people ever. We got Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse, Ann Miller, Frank Sinatra, you name it.
I especially love it when the people I mentioned, two of them are paired together, it makes it even BETTER!
I live with these people, they're influential to me for a reason. I can describe these movies in a few words, they're just sweet, full of joy, and full of spirit, impressive.
This is a picture that perfectly fits with what I said. Look at the people in the background, Don't look directly at Gene, people are just casually walking, experiencing life itself, no phones, just a normal, exciting environment.
Look at these posters, when you look at them, you'll definitely be able to experience some fun, enthusiasm, and creativity.
MGM was also known for it's best cartoons, Tom and Jerry and Tex Avery.
It must've been a sensation to watch an amusing animated short film filled with slapstick, gags and comedic witty energy before a beautiful, eloquent movie starts playing and everyone is smiling.
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