tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799060793812204452.post8064345706717486791..comments2024-03-29T11:45:39.051-04:00Comments on Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers: The 50 Best Films to Introduce Children to Classics - Part 2 ( Ages 9-12 )The Metzinger Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10728879307994086409noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799060793812204452.post-42789927382476000712018-02-11T11:37:46.463-05:002018-02-11T11:37:46.463-05:00Greg, my apologies for not seeing your comment ear...Greg, my apologies for not seeing your comment earlier! I'm glad you enjoyed my post, and I would recommend two books to get more ideas of introducing children to classic films : "The Best Old Movies for Families" by Ty Burr, and "What Stories Does My Son Need?" by Michael Gurian. Both feature more insightful suggestions than what I provided. One idea I would suggest that I think children would be fascinated with is actually showing them a film camera or a projector in action. There is something so special about holding a 16mm film camera ( even with no film in it ) looking in the view finder, framing a scene, and hearing the clickity-clickity sound as the camera rolls. When my sister and I were 10-12 years old we purchased such a camera at a flea market and every time we had school friends staying at our house for a sleepover they would love playing with the camera. Seeing a projector in action is exciting, too. So if you know someone who has one available and is willing to do show-and-tell, I highly recommend it! They are also available to rent from camera shops. The Metzinger Sistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10728879307994086409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799060793812204452.post-29459814234789390082018-01-19T18:17:49.061-05:002018-01-19T18:17:49.061-05:00Hey The Metzinger Sisters!
First of all, thank yo...Hey The Metzinger Sisters!<br /><br />First of all, thank you SO much for this amazing blog post!<br />I'm gonna have to teach to a 8-10 yo kids class the fundamentals of cinema in a couple of weeks, and I'm brainstorming ideas.<br />Thanks for the tip on making them watch most recent movies first, and then go back in time: it's an attention catcher for sure!<br /><br />But let me ask you, do you have any suggestion or recommendation on what's the coolest and funniest and less boring way to get them introduced to the concept of film and then maybe start them into doing a little project?<br /><br />Your help would be MUCH appreciated :)<br /><br />Thanks a lot,<br />GregGreghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15668266086534946940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799060793812204452.post-45766731395021272542014-04-26T15:02:44.010-04:002014-04-26T15:02:44.010-04:00Thanks Le for the compliment and the suggestions. ...Thanks Le for the compliment and the suggestions. You're quite right about The Seven Faces of Dr. Lao...I'll have to remember to add that to our next list. Each one of these films was selected to introduce children to actors/themes that will inspire them to see other films along a similar vein. Hopefully we'll still be enjoying these films even when we're in our 90s!The Metzinger Sistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10728879307994086409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799060793812204452.post-52146325461378355192014-04-26T15:00:54.339-04:002014-04-26T15:00:54.339-04:00Your daughter certainly had good cause to rant! I&...Your daughter certainly had good cause to rant! I'd be shocked too if I was in a crowd that never heard of Charlie Chaplin. Years ago, when Princess Diana died, I told my best friend that her death was like Princess Grace's all over again. She didn't know who I was talking about. "Grace Kelly" I told her. Never heard of her. "Of Monaco!". "Where???" <br /><br />I think movies educate children in many ways and give them a broader taste later in life...for history, for different jobs, for travel, fashion, music...just about everything. The younger generation have narrow taste-spans and that isn't a very good thing. <br /><br />How true about following Rod Taylor anywhere!The Metzinger Sistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10728879307994086409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799060793812204452.post-87237120516462056112014-04-26T14:56:39.112-04:002014-04-26T14:56:39.112-04:00The Ghost and Mrs. Muir will indeed have a spotlig...The Ghost and Mrs. Muir will indeed have a spotlight on these "introducing classics" lists....but I chose to put it within the 13-19 age group ( our next post ), only because at that age frame they could really enjoy the more subtle humor that the film has. Although, I started the film at 10 years old and I don't remember missing any of the details. Heck, that film is great for ALL ages. The Metzinger Sistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10728879307994086409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799060793812204452.post-35169420624432847192014-04-26T14:54:41.647-04:002014-04-26T14:54:41.647-04:00They were indeed good at live-action films. During...They were indeed good at live-action films. During the 1980s their films started to loose the adult audience and veered towards kid-only viewing. When Walt Disney was alive - and even during the ten year span after his death - the studio really knew how to make films that had elements to appeal to all different ages. It frustrates me that during the 1990s their films were really dumbed down.The Metzinger Sistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10728879307994086409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799060793812204452.post-50441176790662426192014-04-26T14:52:37.297-04:002014-04-26T14:52:37.297-04:00Both my sister and I have really special memories ...Both my sister and I have really special memories associated with That Darn Cat as well. It's so nice to know that others share the same fondness for the same films. I'd like to share these films with my children someday as well and, even if their interests go in different directions, these films will give them happy memories to carry throughout life too.The Metzinger Sistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10728879307994086409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799060793812204452.post-5225429073850013702014-04-25T19:48:07.080-04:002014-04-25T19:48:07.080-04:00Great list! I myself enjoyed several of the movies...Great list! I myself enjoyed several of the movies listed as "for boys", including Captain Courageous, one of my first classics. The first film I've ever watched on TCM, when I was 15, was The Seven faces of Dr Lao, a movie that should be inlcluded.<br />And some in the rest of the list I'm enjoying now, at 20, including The Fly and The Ten Commandments.<br />Kisses!Lêhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799060793812204452.post-88354219789810036092014-04-25T18:16:22.259-04:002014-04-25T18:16:22.259-04:00Might I also suggest for girls The Ghost and Mrs M...Might I also suggest for girls The Ghost and Mrs Muir starring Gene Tierney and Rex Harrison. I friend of mine with two daughters borrowed my copy, and though the girls weren't too excited in watching a B&W film, the story soon had them engrossed and they liked it very much.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00395832524641233147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799060793812204452.post-9773838701130672612014-04-24T12:44:29.478-04:002014-04-24T12:44:29.478-04:00Oh my gosh, so many of these movies were my first ...Oh my gosh, so many of these movies were my first favourites. Robert Newton IS Long John Silver to those of us of a certain age. My son loves the theme song for "That Darn Cat". His Bobby Darin impression is coming along just great. My daughter loves "The Court Jester", but has never forgiven me for showing her "Captains Courageous". I don't believe she has ever cried so hard in her life - that is, until I showed her "Goodbye, Mr. Chips". <br /><br />We watch "The Wolf Man" every Hallowe'en. It is known as "Our Beloved Larry". <br /><br />"Boys can follow George Wells as he journeys forward into the future and discovers a world very much unlike the one he left." There isn't a girl in my family who wouldn't follow Rod Taylor anywhere!<br /><br />Excellent suggestions. Each movie will lead a person to even more. <br /><br />PS: My daughter is an aspiring animator and in college they look at many classic films. Charlie Chaplin was referred to in one lesson and she relates that she was the only one in the class who knew who he was. When she got home she ranted "What kind of families did the rest of them grow up in!?!"Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799060793812204452.post-50609504787025503072014-04-24T07:59:49.791-04:002014-04-24T07:59:49.791-04:00Seeing all these live-action Disney movies on your...Seeing all these live-action Disney movies on your list reminds me that Disney doesn't indulge in those kinds of movies as much anymore, unless they're from acquired properties, like the Muppets. That's unfortunate; they used to be pretty good at live-action kids' adventures.<br /><br />Quite a list.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376065182154885503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799060793812204452.post-5806423768748138752014-04-24T03:22:33.908-04:002014-04-24T03:22:33.908-04:00This post brings back so many happy memories! It m...This post brings back so many happy memories! It makes me want to go back and watch them all over again. I never knew where my mom found them, but she was always bringing home a new movie and I can still remember the first time I watched That Darned Cat with my family and how much we laughed. I shall always associate it with spaghetti, because we had to pause while Mom finished cooking dinner. It reminds me of how much I want to share these with my children, someday. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com