April 11, 2024

Old Movies Are the Best!

 
Modern movies often feel like they're all over the place, either saying too much or nothing at all. But in the old days, filmmakers kept things simple. They'd make just one clear point in each movie. 

Take, for instance, this movie from 1947. It's a perfect example of straightforwardness. And the message it delivers is really important:

In unity is strength.

Watch here: "Don't Be a Sucker" (17min.)
 
Now, after watching the video, compare it to movies from the present.
What do you think of recent movies?

Old movies are the best!

PS. Here is an old Aesop fable which tells the same message. You can read it here in the Library of Congress, it's short: Aesop - The Bundle of Sticks

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