Hollywood classics everyone must watch

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You will mightily agree that there is no better time to check out some of cinema’s best classics. Each one of these films delivers a heady dose of nostalgia, is genuinely entertaining, and will make you sound more interesting at cocktail parties. Whether you are a classic movie buff who has spent hours upon hours indulging in Turn Classic Movie marathons, or perhaps a novice who just wants to get a taste of film history.

Wedding Affair brings to you some of the best of Hollywood classics that you shouldn’t miss at any cost. Whether you prefer a romcom (How to Steal a Million), a gripping drama about an organised crime syndicate (The Godfather)or a psychological thriller that sets new standards for horror (What Ever Happened to Baby Jane). We have you all sorted.

The Wizard Of Oz (1939)

Rightly said, there is no place like home. And no classics movie as loved as Dorothy’s adventures in Oz. The film left its imprint on the kinds of narratives and character types. Wicked and good witches, scarecrows, tinmen, and cowardly lions. The movie has it all. Didn’t we just fall in love with the song “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” sung beautifully by Judy Garlard.

Gone With The Wind (1939)

This super sweeping epic film stars Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O’Hara. The daring Southern belle who romances Clark Gable’s Rhett Butler against the backdrop of the Civil War. It’s one of the most memorable films ever made. Although it has been criticized for its racial politics, supporting actress Hattie McDaniel was the first African-American actor to win an Academy Award. Side Note: This classics film also won best picture in what might arguably be the most competitive field in the history of the Oscars. Beating The Wizard of Oz, Wuthering Heights, Stagecoach, and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, among several others.

Casablanca (1942)

This wonderful classics film is definitely up there with the Godfather for most quoted screenplay of all time. This World War II classic, directed by Michael Curtiz. Pairs Scandinavian beauty Ingrid Bergman with tough hunk Humphrey Bogart. The plot revolves around lovers ripped apart by war and reunited in a far flung Moroccan piano bar—of all the gin joints in the world. If you are a fan of war films with a love story, don’t miss this one. Plus, the lead actors give their best performances of their careers in this gem of a memorable film.

Breakfast At Tiffany’s (1961)

A much favoured favorite of almost all the dorm-room posters and Halloween costumes, director Blake Edwards’s comedy is an out-an-out hit. The plot revolves around a beautiful girl-about-town Holly Golightly. This role also helped turn Audrey Hepburn into a fashion icon. All thanks to her long black gown, elegant up-do, and signature black sunglasses. She nails a trench coat with aplomb too. Adapted from a Truman Capote novel, it’s one of the most stylish films of the 20th century. If you are a fashion diva, you musn’t miss this one at any cost. So, what are you waiting for?

Psycho (1960)

Director Alfred Hitchcock’s experiment with exploitation cinema proved the Master of Suspense to be the Master of Marketing in each way. And ended up becoming his most notorious film in his entire a career of classics. It also changed showers forever. Anthony Perkins’s Norman Bates is still one of the most memorable screen weirdos of all-time, and Bernard Herrmann’s screeching strings left a lasting influence on movie scores. Grab a bucket of popcorn and watch this one with your family. You won’t regret this one at all. Thank us later!

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