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The Best Old Movies for Families: A Guide to Watching Together

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Book Synopsis: If a child can watch Barney, can't that same child also enjoy watching Charlie Chaplin or the Marx Brothers? And as they get older, wouldn't they grow to like screwball comedies (His Girl Friday), women's weepies (Imitation of Life), and westerns (The Searchers)? The answer is that they'll follow because they'll have learned that “old” does not necessarily mean “next channel, please.” Here is an impassioned and eminently readable guide that introduces the delights of the golden age of movies. Ty Burr has come up with a winning prescription for children brought up on Hollywood junk food. FOR THE LITTLE ONES (Ages 3—6): Fast-paced movies that are simple without being unsophisticated, plainspoken without being dumbed down. Singin’ in the Rain and Bringing Up Baby are perfect. FOR THE ONES IN BETWEEN (Ages 7—12): “Killer stories,” placing easily grasped characters in situations that start simply and then throw curveballs. The African Queen and Some Like It Hot do the job well. FOR THE OLDER ONES (Ages 13+): Burr recommends relating old movies to teens’ contemporary favorites: without Hitchcock, there could be no The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, without Brando, no Johnny Depp.

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The Best Old Movies for Families: A Guide to Watching Together introduces a whole new world of entertainment for children and families. Forget about mindless cartoons and predictable storylines – we're talking about classics that will captivate and inspire young minds. From Charlie Chaplin to the Marx Brothers, there's a treasure trove of movies just waiting to be discovered.

For the little ones aged 3-6, we recommend fast-paced movies that are both simple and sophisticated. Singin' in the Rain and Bringing Up Baby are perfect choices that will have your little tykes giggling and tapping their toes.

If you have kids in the 7-12 age group, they deserve killer stories that keep them on the edge of their seats. The African Queen and Some Like It Hot provide the perfect blend of adventure and humor that will leave them begging for more.

As your kids grow older, it's time to introduce them to movies that shaped the film industry as we know it today. Ty Burr recommends relating old movies to their contemporary favorites. Let them discover the genius of Hitchcock and understand the influence of legends like Brando. Without these timeless classics, there would be no Texas Chainsaw Massacre or Johnny Depp.

Unlock a world of captivating cinema for your children. Start exploring the best old movies for families today and create memories that will last a lifetime. Click here to get your copy now.

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