And That's Why They're Called Classics!by Tristi Pinkston | More from this Blogger 08 Jan 2007 04:24 PM Ever since the moving picture was first invented, Hollywood has given us great films, marvelous actors, beautiful actresses, daring stunts, and dazzling musical numbers. Unfortunately, many of these older films have been shoved aside in favor of newer, more high tech models. Don't get me wrong; I love the movies of today. But there is just something about a whispered love spoken by moonlight, followed by a whiz-bang tap dance number, that nothing can touch. We lived in Magna, Utah, for a time when I was a girl. Near us, on State Steet in Sandy, was an old theater called the Avalon. (It's still there, too.) They used to show the most wonderful old movies in that theater. I was first introduced to Laurence Olivier as Heathcliff, Maximillian De Winter, and Mr. Darcy while sitting in those threadbare seats. I fell in love with Howard Keel as he crooned to Kathryn Grayson. Merle Oberon, Greer Garson, Doris Day, Gene Kelly, Clark Gable, Fred Astaire - quick! Water! I'm swooning! As I write movie reviews for Families.com, it will be my honor, pleasure, delight and duty to bring to you all the old classics, those which made Hollywood what it is today, and you will still see a wide variety of new releases and modern films featured here as well. The best of the best, down through the ages, ready to watch with your family. The best part is that as you share the classics with your children, you are educating them in so many ways. Not only in the history of Hollywood, but in the dress, customs, and language of times gone by, the music and even some of the historical events. They will become culturally enriched while they are being entertained. So pop up some popcorn, grab the remote and your movie rental card, and let's enjoy Hollywood's finest together. I think you'll agree that some of the movie stars we have today can't hold a candle to, say, Cary Grant.
Related Blogs: Learn more about Tristi Pinkston  I've been a blogger for Families.com since August of 2006. Relevantmovies tags User Comments  Linda Hansen (1796) 09 Jan 2007 05:20 AMTristi, we just had a conversation pertaining to this subject Sunday. The boys were introduced to Dick VanDyke and Mickey Rooney via the movie, Night at the Museum. I gave them some history on both actors and what a long and outstanding career each had. They were amazed to hear stories that Mickey Rooney was a child star and the studio he was contracted to gave him and Judy Garland drugs to work for longer durations and that Dick Van [CENSORED] had a drinking problem while he was the star of his own tv show. It gave us the opportunity to discuss the social changes made, the need from drug reform, and surviving drug and alcohol abuse. It was an interesting conversation. Artcraft  Tristi Pinkston (10839) 09 Jan 2007 12:53 PMIsn't great how a movie can spark so many conversations in a family? We were listening to the radio and "White Christmas" came on. I pulled out the movie, showed them who Bing Crosby was, and then told them that he's the one who narrated "Icabod Crane." It was neat to see them make that connection. Thanks for your comment! Community Tags actors, hollywood, musicals Discuss this article
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The very good-looking Howard Keel.
