I love watching movies from Hollywood's Golden Age. They represent the crucial moment where movies took over the mainstream — a time when they were able to connect with billions across the world, and defined all of popular culture. This was an era where we got so many classic and essential titles. But what movies that came out back then are the best? Which ones stand the test of time and still feel relevant, and as important today? I picked 10 that are wonderful. Let's dive in. 1. Casablanca (1942)Director: Michael Curtiz Writers: Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein, Howard Koch Cast: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude RainsYou can't really talk about Hollywood classics without mentioning Casablanca. I think it has the greatest screenplay of all time, and the film itself is practically etched into cinematic history! This wartime romance, set in Vichy-controlled Casablanca, is a masterclass in atmosphere and character. Humphrey Bogart's Rick Blaine is the cynical American expatriate, and Ingrid Bergman's Ilsa Lund is the woman who walks back into his life. The tension and longing here sizzles. The dialogue is sharp, the moral dilemmas are raw. It also has an iconic ending. Casablanca doesn't age; we do. 2. Citizen Kane (1941)Director: Orson Welles Writers: Herman J. Mankiewicz, Orson Welles Cast: Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Dorothy Comingore, Agnes MooreheadLook, a lot of people think this is the greatest film ever made. I think that's The Godfather, but we can debate that in another post. Citizen Kane...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 13 November