In Art of Film this year we have watched all but 1 movie in black and white format - these movies all strike a cord with me, not a good one mind you. it beggs the question, if these movies had updated sets and they were color, would they be good in my eyes? The answer is a resounding 'no' the plot of a 40s or 50s movie is just not realevant, I admit I am a stiff critic of movies, and these are not in my top 100 range.
If one were to do the opposite of updating and colorizing a movie, say making it black and white and change sets to old props, would they be good? probably yes, the reasoning behind that goes to cultural relevance, if the language is relate able then the movie fits.
tear me to shreds or agree, but this is how I feel about why black and white movies arent inherently bad - but the dialogue behind them is wretched.
-Berger
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I also dont think that the black and white movies would be good if their were in color, with updated sets, but I think its for a different reason. I believe that the black and whites get their character from being black and white. I feel it represents a time era of movies and the plots and conflicts reflect that time. I agree that color films are more appealing to the eye, but i also beieve that black and white films have their own unique character that make them interesting as well.
true even if they were updated into color because they just aren't relevant to culture today. Probably the only good film noir style movie that has come out in the past few years was Sin City.
Sometimes a little modern makeover really does make a movie that much better.
For example, Peter Jackson redid King Kong with almost the exact same story but it was way better than the 1933 black and white version. Because computer technology is awesome like that.
Karly: agreed, there is a time and a place for every movie - I just feel its not relevant to my generation thats all.
Will:
Sin City was above average - good example!
Baron:
I agree - once you add that much CG with modern sets and costumes it lightens the movie a lot, but I still don't think, king kong is in my top 100 movies.
I agree i think movies should be in color if they can be and I also think that the movies of the 40s and 50s just aren't that interesting overall.
I agree, for the most part, that the majority of black and white movies have no relevance to today's culture, but there are a few rare movies that still have a good chunk of relevancy remaining. Probably. I sure as heck wouldn't be able to list any of them, but considering how many movies were made back in the day, there's bound to be at least one. And I'm not talking about recent B&W movies, 'cause those probably would have some relevance to today. I'm talkin' 'bout dem oldies.
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