Old movies..

Ok I have an issue with the term "OLD MOVIES". My reason is if you haven't seen it it is new to you!

There are great films that belong in the lexicon of our collective culture. To Kill a Mockingbird is one of those films. I don't care what your social station, cultural background or political position this film speaks on so many levels and teaches us to be great human beings.

But I don't want to be too preachy here as I too like many different genres of film and all have value in some way. Even the turkeys!

Which if I still have it correctly the reigning worst film of all time still is Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. If you haven't seen it it is a grueling suspension of disbelief this film was ever made. It even has the first ever staring role of a 5 year old Pia Zadora!

I do see a lot of picks here that are what I would consider mainstream. I would offer the following as great films to see as well:

Right on Rakhir. To that point; two movies which aren't old but should be must sees imho, Schindler's List, a tale of hope and salvation in the midst of utter depravity, and Saving Private Ryan especially the opening 30 mins, for a study in courage. I saw SPR opening day in Dallas. Had to use the rest room after watching the Omaha Beach landing scene. In the restroom were no less than 3 older gentlemen, say in their seventies at that time, who were either wet eyed or out and out sobbing. I'll never forget that sight and I'll never appreciate what they actually went through, but got a glimpse that evening.

Has The Grapes of Wrath been mentioned yet?

This one is even before MY time. it's a great film!

Academy Awards wins (1941)
Best Supporting Actress, Jane Darwell as Ma Joad.
Academy Award for Directing, John Ford.

Academy Awards nominations (1941)
Best Actor in a Leading Role, Henry Fonda as Tom Joad.
Best Film Editing, Robert L. Simpson.
Best Picture, Darryl F. Zanuck and Nunnally Johnson.
Best Sound Recording, Edmund H. Hansen.
Best Writing Adapted Screenplay, Nunnally Johnson.

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I definitely remember Sorcerer.