The old cinema lives on in black and white films- now more accessible than ever before! With technological advancement, we can watch movies from any era with ease. You can even download them online!
There are plenty of reasons to watch black and white movies from cinema history, even if some people only choose to do so for the love of classic cinematography. You might want to see your favorite actors in their youth or learn about how cinema has changed over time.
Here are six of the best classic movies to watch now.
All About Eve, a film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz with Bette Davis in the lead role, was inspired by Mary Orr's short story "The Wisdom of Eve".
The movie is a hilarious yet touching story of an aspiring actress, and it has one of the best screenplays ever written.
The movie is about friends, lying, being successful, and controlling others.It follows the life of the main character who feels hopeful and heartbreaking as she experiences these emotions.
In the cinema world, the movie is credited to have inspired modern-day soap opera writers by portraying an honest and unapologetic image of female wisdom.
If you're a fan of Sherlock Holmes, then this one's definitely for you! Buster Keaton not only directed but also starred in Sherlock Jr., an action-comedy based on the life of a projectionist and janitor who dreams of becoming a detective. In the film, after his girlfriend's father's pocket watch is stolen by a rival, lead character Buster finally has reason to pursue his aspirations.
The movie is a light and fun watch that gives viewers a taste of what it was like for someone in the lower-income class to have dreams and passion. Keaton's performance secures the film's place as one of the best classic black and white movies ever made.
She's Gotta Have It is a comedy-drama movie released in 1986 that tells the story of Nola Darling, a young woman living in Brooklyn who has to juggle work, friends, and three relationships. The movie was shot in Brooklyn and resonates with females and LGBTQ+ millennials who want to feel inspired when watching it. In 2017, Netflix picked up the story and made it into a series starring DeWanda Wise.
Peter Bogdanovich's film, 'Paper Moon' is set during the Great Depression and follows main characters who have no connection but team up for a series of adventures. At the time, the movie was fairly groundbreaking as it was one of the first films to tell a story about the Depression in a comedic light.
In Paper Moon, the con man and young girl become teammates then develop an unlikely but genuine partnership. Their relationship demonstrates the power of human connection to create real change.
Manhattan is a black and white movie filmed by the Director Woody Allen to showcase his love for New York. The leading role of this romantic flick is played by Woody Allen himself, Diane Keaton, and Mariel Hemingway. It tells the story of a divorced TV writer who falls in love with his best friend's mistress whilst still dating a teenage girl.
The film compellingly addresses the question of what we owe to the people we love, and how that intersects with our other obligations.The direction and cinematography pays homage to the colorful and bustling Manhattan, and the story of the characters is reminiscent of classic cinema from years past.
To Kill A Mockingbird is a powerful film that explores the themes of racial discrimination, innocence, and resilience. The story follows a lawyer who defends a black man against false accusations and teaches us about humanity and tolerance.
The film was inspired by Harper Lee's book of the same name and depicts the story with accuracy and moving characterization. To date, To Kill A Mockingbird is applauded as one of the best classic black-and-white films that western cinema has ever seen.
