tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092350404895325373.post5495108263810291966..comments2024-03-24T21:42:48.278-04:00Comments on Another Old Movie Blog: End of an Era - Classic Film Fan Series - Final EpisodeJacqueline T. Lynchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047941886908178350noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092350404895325373.post-42663700325762085922016-12-17T06:10:18.182-05:002016-12-17T06:10:18.182-05:00Thank you, Ruth. It's funny, but we're usu...Thank you, Ruth. It's funny, but we're usually ambivalent about, or even annoyed by, marketing directed at us, always being the target of someone's attempt to merchandize. But when it comes to classic film, I feel more like I want to pay attention to companies that want me for a customer, as if I personally have a vested interest on whether or not they succeed in business.Jacqueline T. Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047941886908178350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092350404895325373.post-56980811535121228132016-12-16T10:49:42.445-05:002016-12-16T10:49:42.445-05:00I agree that the word "classic" needs to...I agree that the word "classic" needs to have a more focused definition, because the word has become subjective. I admire your dedication to tackling this subject, and all the thought and hard work that's gone into this series. As usual, you've given me lots to think about.<br /><br />For example, I say on my blog that I review classic movies, but I'm going to change that term to "old movies" because I sometimes look at films made after 1965.<br /><br />You've also pointed out that this issue should be resolved sooner rather than later. Film history is a serious subject because of the influence film has on our society. Like you say, we should be less fluid in our terminology.Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092350404895325373.post-68900600983890795172016-12-09T19:59:35.766-05:002016-12-09T19:59:35.766-05:00Brilliant post. Thanks.Brilliant post. Thanks.panavia999https://www.blogger.com/profile/12022750065016664499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092350404895325373.post-56731121349848833552016-12-09T14:01:49.743-05:002016-12-09T14:01:49.743-05:00Thank you, Yvette. I'd have to surmise it'...Thank you, Yvette. I'd have to surmise it's in the best interest of the media corporations that own these films to find a way to create an audience for them. Much of preservation and influence of American pop culture will be lost without them, and so much else that you lovingly describe, but there is also that business angle. Nurturing a market for these movies benefits everybody.<br /><br />We are definitely sailing into troubled waters ahead. Fortunately, the study of history always gives us a guide on how to cope. Our Internet friendships may be even more important in days ahead. You are important to me. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas.Jacqueline T. Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047941886908178350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092350404895325373.post-15563249023187543112016-12-09T12:44:35.388-05:002016-12-09T12:44:35.388-05:00Brilliant commentary, as usual, Jacqueline. I can&...Brilliant commentary, as usual, Jacqueline. I can't help but feel a bit gloomy as well when I think how my generation (I was born in 1942), those of us who ADORE classic films and also old films in general, will be dying out and gone will be the instant recognition, the affection, the approval, the welcome, the sheer joy that some of these films are still capable of generating. That much of this joy is based on some sort of shared memory is something that will be lost as well with the new generation of movie-goers.<br /><br />By the way, I agree with movies made before 1965 as a good arbiter. I think of it also as 'the golden age' and that's how I make a distinction in my own mind. But then I'm not strictly a movie critic or movie researcher, just a fan of old movies.<br /><br />With this new (and dreadful) administration poised to undo everything we hold dear about our country, one wonders what effect it will have on the movie industry in general. Not so much with the bankers, we know they will be in seventh heaven, but with the movie-makers, the artists and such. Already I can see how intimidation of anyone who dares speak out in public is working. With the unwitting help of the internet.<br /><br />Scary times ahead.<br /><br />Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.com