As winter begins to settle in, there’s nothing better than curling up with an afghan and a movie on the living room couch. Because let’s face it, with a now-permanent blanket of snow on the ground and temperatures sticking below 32, no one wants to venture out into the cold.
Therefore, to warm your heart and inspire a bit of nostalgia, the editors at AARP chose the following 21 movies that they consider must-sees:
- 1. Lawrence of Arabia, 1962
- 2. Casablanca, 1942
- 3. The Producers, 1968
- 4. The Longest Day, 1962
- 5. Grand Illusion, 1937
- 6. Spirited Away, 2001
- 7. Metropolis, 1927
- 8. 2001: A Space Odyssey, 1968
- 9. Pinocchio, 1940
- 10. The Searchers, 1956
- 11. The Music Box, 1932
- 12. Vertigo, 1958
- 13. The Battleship Potemkin, 1925
- 14. The Godfather I-III, 1972, 1974, 1990
- 15. Last Year at Marienbad, 1961
- 16. Rome, Open City, 1945
- 17. Sunrise: A Song of Two Human, 1927
- 18. Singin’ in the Rain, 1952
- 19. Bride of Frankenstein, 1935
- 20. Lethal Weapon, 1987
- 21. Citizen Kane, 1940
Luckily, movie rental services, like those offered by Netflix, make it even easier to watch these timeless classics. And if you or your aging loved one have any questions as to how to set up a movie-by-mail account, don’t hesitate to talk to your Freedom Home Care caregiver. We’re always happy to help.