classics

December 31, 2012

Good Ol’ Fashioned Drama Revisited

“Good Ol’ Fashioned Drama” was one of my favorite posts. The movie I discussed is one of my favorites, and I actually wrote about it for a final project this past semester. “Good Ol’ Fashioned Drama Revisited” is going to be a totally awesome mesh of the two. Enjoy!

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July 31, 2009

Good Ol’ Fashioned Drama

You know what I like in a movie? Well, besides high octane action (with sounds that make me wish I had decent speakers!), mystery, and suspense, I appreciate a good, heart-wrenching, tear jerking drama. Not just any drama will do. It has to be EXTREMELY good! I think that’s why I love the old fashioned dramas from back in the 40s, 50s, and early to mid 60s. Talkin’ ’bout some good acting? My goodness! But, the dramas back then were more than just good acting. The entire production made the film. So, not only was the acting awesome, but also the lighting, music, camera shots, and the script. All of those things put together produce an excellent film.

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