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In Reply to: Watching old films posted by Victor Khomenko on February 18, 2004 at 10:00:29:

Not to confuse the words too much, but I think that period films (the traditional definition of this word is films that are historical in subject matter) tend to be the timeless ones. A movie like Lawrence of Arabia has to make a conscious effort to get the historical details right. This attention to detail combined with all it's other great elements makes it timeless.
A movie like Philadelphia Story or Sabrina ("period" according to your definition- contemporary at the time of filming, but old now) is timeless becuse the dynamic of the characters is very real and still relevant today.

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Re: Watching old films - Victor Khomenko 13:04:35 02/18/04 (4)
***Not to confuse the words too much, but I think that period films (the traditional definition of this word is films that are historical in subject matter)
That is not what I mean by "period". I meant something made according to the prevailing tastes and means of expression, not subject matter.
- Re-read my second paragraph - Troy 15:03:37 02/18/04 (3)
  I think those movies fit your definition.
  It's striking how the original Sabrina seems less dated than the mid-90s remake.
  - Re: Sabrina is just a charming film. Wonderful. nt - patrickU 05:04:05 02/19/04 (0)
    nt
  - Re: Re-read my second paragraph - Victor Khomenko 15:23:49 02/18/04 (1)
    I didn't comment on them because it's been long time since I saw those films, and didn't have good enough feel for them.
    - Hmmmm - Troy 22:37:01 02/18/04 (0)
      Dollars to donuts you'll love 'em.
Re: Watching old films - Dmitry 11:48:57 02/18/04 (5)
I think he meant "dated".
- Re: Watching old films - Victor Khomenko 13:14:49 02/18/04 (4)
  That is close, but I was trying to avoid this overused word intentionally. It was more the question of WHY some films become dated and some don't, and I think basing on contemporary elements will give you short life, while anything that has to do with the "forever" things will remain fresh.
  - Re: Watching old films - Dmitry 13:43:38 02/18/04 (3)
    Nothing wrong with "dated".
    Like those bell-bottoms you used to wear in the 70s. And those ties...
    - What exactly is wrong with my ties? - Victor Khomenko 14:01:05 02/18/04 (2)
      I bought them in 1973 and they are still as new. Good American quality... you know...
      - Re: What exactly is wrong with my ties? - Dmitry 14:33:20 02/18/04 (1)
        
        In Reply to: What exactly is wrong with my ties? posted by Victor Khomenko on February 18, 2004 at 14:01:05:
        
        I bet you didn't wear this one -
        
        100% patriotic polyester, my friend.
        
        That tie ain't gonna fly - Victor Khomenko 15:02:03 02/18/04 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Re: What exactly is wrong with my ties? posted by Dmitry on February 18, 2004 at 14:33:20:
        
        You better get one of these... it is still snowing 7 days out of ten in Moscow
        
        Where no tie will get ya (Open in New Window)

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