What’s your favorite classic movie?

Apr 06, 2025

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What’s your favorite classic movie?

For me, Doctor Strangelove. Because it’s Stanley Kubrick.

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I recently asked this question on Substack Notes. Here are some of my favorite answers:

Michael Blissenbach

tells us

Interpreting classic as pre-1960s, I have to go with It’s A Wonderful Life. That movie keeps growing on me the older I get and it’s message is timeless.

Rick Rutherford

says:

To Kill a Mockingbird - as a boy growing up in the South, this film opened my eyes to bigotry toward members of other races and those with mental illness.

Michael P

adds:

So many people have already said Casablanca. And here I thought I would be the only one. 😉
When I first started getting into old movies, I watched a bunch where my reaction was basically “that was good, I guess. I can see why people liked it… at the time.”
Casablanca was the first classic movie that really impressed me as deserving its reputation. It also improved my opinion of Bogie, who I never really thought much of before that.
Also, The Third Man is fantastic.

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Movie Recommend

Sunset Boulevard (1950) – A haunting tale of faded Hollywood glory.
Gone with the Wind (1939) – An epic tale of love and war.
Citizen Kane (1941) – A groundbreaking film about power and loss.
The Godfather (1972) – A crime saga that redefined the genre.
Singin' in the Rain (1952) – A beloved musical about Hollywood’s transition to sound.
Psycho (1960) – Alfred Hitchcock’s chilling masterpiece.
12 Angry Men (1957) – A tense courtroom drama with powerful performances.
Lawrence of Arabia (1962) – A sweeping desert epic with stunning cinematography.
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) – A poignant story about justice and morality.
Rear Window (1954) – A suspenseful thriller about voyeurism and paranoia.

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Celebrating Movie History

The Sound of Music (1965) – Celebrating its 60th anniversary on March 2. This beloved musical tells the story of the von Trapp family and features iconic songs like "Do-Re-Mi" and "My Favorite Things."
MAS*H (1970) – Marking its 55th anniversary on March 18. A dark comedy set during the Korean War, it follows the staff of a mobile army surgical hospital.

Behind-The-Scenes

The Godfather (1972): During the iconic horse head scene, the production originally used a fake head. However, director Francis Ford Coppola felt it looked too unrealistic. So, they obtained a real horse head from a dog food company, making the scene far more shocking and memorable. The actor’s terrified reaction was genuine, as he wasn’t warned that the real head would be used.

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"Here's looking at you, kid."
– Rick Blaine, Casablanca (1942)

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