One of the great joys in my life is watching older movies. I love seeing storytellers of the past use all the tools available to them to capture an audience's hearts and minds. And I love watching technicolor movies because they really pop off the screen.I decided to make a list of my favorite technicolor movies for you to check out. Let's dive in. 1. The Wizard of OzDirected by Victor Fleming, this is the movie I think most people have seen that they identify with Technicolor. It's so bright and colorful. Pure joy. 2. VertigoThis Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece uses its bright color to tell the story. Vertigo's use of green and red is famous for its dramatic layers and depth. 3. Barry LyndonStanley Kubrick made a lot of amazing movies, but this one just stands out to me for how it uses light and color to bring a real and surreal nature to British aristocratic life. 4. The Adventures of Robin HoodMichael Curtiz and William Keighley directed this classic story that looks like it's out of a fairy tale. It just feels like you 're on the adventure, too. 5. Leave Her to HeavenOne of my all-time favorites, this colorful noir uses its brightness to add another layer to the dark deeds within the story. 6. Black NarcissusI just saw this Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger movie on nitrate at the Academy Museum last year, and it blew me away. Such a lush and welcoming movie that turns into...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 30 January