Explore film history through the classics worth knowing
Find sources that introduce older films, directors and eras with useful context.
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The Criterion Collection: Current
Current is the Criterion Collection's online publication, with essays and news on films and releases.
Why it is here: Essays from a home video label that releases classic and art-house films.
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Turner Classic Movies
Turner Classic Movies' site, with video, photos and articles about classic films from a large film library.
Why it is here: Classic Hollywood movies and context from a channel devoted to them.
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Classic Film and TV Café
Classic Film and TV Café is a blog devoted to classic movies and television, from the silent era to the 1980s.
Why it is here: Classic movie and television coverage spanning from silent films to the 1980s.
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Out of the Past
Out of the Past is a blog about classic film, old Hollywood stars, directors and books about them.
Why it is here: Old Hollywood stars and directors, written by a classic film enthusiast.
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Classic Movie Hub
The blog of Classic Movie Hub, a website for fans of classic movies, with posts on classic films.
Why it is here: Classic movie writing and listings for fans of the golden age of film.
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Greenbriar Picture Shows
Greenbriar Picture Shows is a classic movie blog with rare images, original ads and behind-the-scenes photos plus commentary.
Why it is here: Rare images and period advertising that give context to classic films.
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Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers
Silver Scenes is a blog written for classic film lovers, with posts about older movies and stars.
Why it is here: A classic film blog from a fan, written for others who love older movies.
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Classic Movie Blog Association
The Classic Movie Blog Association is a community of bloggers who write about classic movies.
Why it is here: A network of classic film bloggers, useful for finding more writers.
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