What Are The Classic Hollywood Films Everyone Should Watch At Least Once?
Every horror movie fan needs to watch Psycho (1960) at least once.
I think it’s an understatement to say that there are SO many movies out there, and sometimes it feels overwhelming to pick which one to watch next.
Recently, I’ve personally started checking off more classic Hollywood films, and it got me thinking: what are the old Hollywood movies everyone should watch at least ONCE in their lives?
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My Letterboxd has been littered with movies from before 1975 in the last few months.
For instance, I recently watched It’s A Wonderful Life (1946) for the first time, and I realized very quickly that it was one of the best movies I have ever watched. Period. As soon as it finished, I watched two more of Jimmy Stewart’s movies because I was so entranced by his performance.
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I also watched From Here to Eternity (1953) for the first time because, after this, I fell head-over-heels in love with Donna Reed.
Perhaps you maintain that Casablanca (1942) is the best romance movie ever committed to film. So, whenever anyone is looking for a movie to watch, you recommend this one so you can talk about Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman’s impeccable chemistry.
Maybe you adore Lawrence of Arabia (1962) because it’s action-packed and one of the most beautifully directed films to this day. You also think it’s important to watch it at least once because so many directors have said it’s their favorite, including Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, and Denis Villeneuve.
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Perhaps you firmly believe you can’t call yourself a horror movie enthusiast if you haven’t seen Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (1960) because to this day it’s one of the greatest and has paved the way for so many quintessential horror films.
Heck, maybe you think it doesn’t get much better than The Wizard of Oz (1939). Not only do you think everyone should experience Judy Garland’s performance as Dorothy, but you feel you can only call yourself a film buff if you’ve seen this iconic musical.
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