Classic Hollywood
I really hate it when people say “even though such-and-such a film is 100 years old it’s still really great”

oldfilmsflicker:

you don’t say stuff like that about old books or old painting or old poetry.

what the hell makes film any different?

It’s the same with music though (probably even worse)… I hate that, too. Movies and non-classical music are sort of seen as “lower” arts and I don’t know why… 

Reblogged 5 months ago from contraforma (Originally from oldfilmsflicker)
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  1. oggi-e-domani reblogged this from oldfilmsflicker
  2. dressedforthehbomb reblogged this from moviesmusicart and added:
    I dunno, we’re getting to the point where novels, paintings, and poetry from 100 years ago are pretty cool. Although the...
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  7. swinton reblogged this from contraforma
  8. classichollywood reblogged this from contraforma and added:
    It’s the same with music though (probably even worse)… I hate that, too. Movies and non-classical music are sort of seen...
  9. walshternate reblogged this from oldfilmsflicker and added:
    different. Modern idiots want a film that is easy to watch.
  10. slenderendermen reblogged this from oldfilmsflicker and added:
    THANK YOU SO MUCH
  11. revolutionaryspirit reblogged this from oldfilmsflicker
  12. bethesound reblogged this from oldfilmsflicker and added:
    Because it’s a moving visual. We get to see how people act, dress, etc… It’s a visual and auditory portal into a...
  13. leitwortstil reblogged this from oldfilmsflicker and added:
    In fact, I hear it all...time about books.