March 20, 2010

Some Good Picks For Your Next Movie Download

When you consider the fact that studios have been turning out films for almost a century, it is no surprise that it can be difficult to decide on movie downloads. With thousands of choices, it is hard to remember specific titles you want to see. As new movies are released, older ones are quickly relegated to history. However, some of the classic films are still as good today as they were when they were made. Here are some excellent movies you may have forgotten.

In 1958, the film “A Night to Remember” was released, and it may be the most authentic account regarding the Titanic sinking. It featured a large cast, but probably the best known to American audiences were Honor Blackman, Kenneth More, and David McCallum. At the time it was written, there were many survivors still living, and extensive interviews were conducted, providing many details about the night.

Everyone considers John Wayne one of the most prolific stars of the American cinema. “Stagecoach” is often cited as the role that made him famous, but he turned in better performances. Among his best were “The Searchers”, “The Shootist”, “The Sands of Iwo Jima”, “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance”, and “The Quiet Man”. His 1954 film, “The High and the Mighty” was the original airplane disaster movie, and, like later films of the type, had a cast of stars. The action is set on a flight that comes into dire circumstances over the Pacific Ocean. It was kept off the market for many years and was rarely seen.

If you are looking for a romantic comedy, “Pride and Prejudice” is an excellent choice. This 1940 offering stars Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier in an adaptation of the Jane Austen novel. “The Philadelphia Story” from the same year featured Katherine Hepburn as a socialite on the eve of her second wedding. Cary Grant played her ex-husband, and Jimmy Stewart was the tabloid reporter who was there to exploit the ceremony.

If horror is your preference, the 1973 film, “The Legend of Hell House” stars Roddy McDowell as a medium who returns to the house that almost took his life. And of course, “The Exorcist” and “Poltergeist” have stood the test of time and remain classics.

Two truly interesting films that many have never seen are “55 Days at Peking” and “The Gods Must Be Crazy”. The first covers the siege of the foreign compound in Peking during the Boxer Rebellion of 1900. It stars Ava Gardner, David Niven, and Charlton Heston. The second is the story of a soda bottle thrown from an airplane and found by a tribe of Bushmen, who think it a gift from the gods. However, it causes jealousy, contention, and strife in a society that had known only peace. One young man volunteers to carry it to the end of the world and throw it off the cliff. Along the way, he is aided by some offbeat and hilarious characters.

Mystery fans might like “Witness for the Prosecution”, “Rebecca”, “Murder on the Orient Express” or “Death on the Nile”. Or if you are looking for an old slapstick comedy, consider “Road to Utopia” with Bob Hope and Bing Crosby, Abbott and Costello in “Hold That Ghost”, or “Bringing up Baby” with Cary Grant.

Other worthy titles include “Ice Station Zebra”, “Damn the Defiant!”, “Pork Chop Hill”, “Marty” and “Command Decision”. Once you start looking, however, you will no doubt find that there are thousands more which are as good or better.

If you are interested in finding great movies, take the time to browse a while. Skip past the current hits and search for films that have stood the test of time. Regardless what type of film you prefer, you will find hundreds of movie downloads that offer something new and fresh, despite their age.

Chances are, when you can’t find these movies anywhere else you’ll be able to find them online. Movies To Download While the costs associated with legal movie downloads can be distressing to some, the benefits definitely make up for it. This will give you the chance to test drive the service before actually buying.

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