Old favorites pouring back into cinemas and new streaming services highlighting the best of film, the appeal of the history of cinema appears to be on the rise. Here are the films that have had a long-term impact on cinema, from their narratives to iconic scenes that people quote today. One that most would imagine at the tip of the peak would be it.
The Wizard Of Oz
Although it was the first color film, the shift from sepia Kansas to Technicolor Oz is likely one of the most iconic scenes in movie history. It demonstrated the full range of the emotional force of color to the world. Today, it is still watched by families.
The Rain
It’s a fun film about the evolution of the film industry from the silent to the talking era. It is an interesting snapshot of a particular moment in history, and it’s done quite brilliantly and with great humor. It may still be the most popular film musical ever filmed on celluloid.
Seven Samurai
Akira Kurosawa produced a great masterpiece that essentially invented the “calling the team together” formula in so many movies these days. From westerns to superhero films, a large number of films have been influenced by it. The pacing and cinematography were very sophisticated for the mid-sixties.
Vertigo
Alfred Hitchcock invented new camera tricks, such as the dolly zoom, to convey the protagonist’s dizziness. It has been viewed by contemporary critics as a textbook case of visual obsession. The film is about issues that continue to resonate today.
2001 A Space Odyssey
Stanley Kubrick made a visual environment that was more akin to a painting than a common film. His work on space and artificial intelligence was quite futuristic. To this day it continues to be a source of inspiration for science fiction writers.
Star Wars
George Lucas brought us to the galaxy far, far away and did it all at once in the way of the toy industry and visual effects. This space opera may have been the thing that kick-started the idea of an extensive franchise that could expand into multiple films.
Do The Right Thing
Spike Lee didn’t hesitate to make use of rich hues and a hot climate to speak about community and racial tension in a way that felt immediate. The style it took was radical and distinctive at the time. The film still makes for an important discussion!
Jaws
This is basically “the summer blockbuster” that Steven Spielberg invented. It used a secret monster to inspire fear; it was a brand new way to do that. It demonstrated to studios that an idea could grow into a huge, nationwide cultural phenomenon.
The Jazz Singer
It was released in 1927 and is considered to have revolutionized the film industry with the synchronized soundtrack. Though the silence of a movie was an art the introduction of “talkies” changed the way each and every story was told.
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