5 Classic Films for Your Next Family Movie Night

Return to these tried-and-true films of the past for quality entertainment.
5 Classic Films for Your Next Family Movie Night
Charlton Heston as Judah Ben Hur in the chariot race that kept audiences on the edge of their seats in "Ben Hur." MovieStillsDB
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Some people say Hollywood is dying. As the pushing of political agendas in movies has ballooned, the quality of production (and sometimes profits) has deflated. From the standpoint of basic writing, storytelling, and visual effects, many new releases seem, to me, several notches below films from even just 10 years ago. Add to all this the recent strike, which just highlights the crisis that Hollywood faces.

If you, too, are disappointed with the failures of modern cinema, maybe it’s time to return to some of the tried-and-true titles of the past. Here are a few recommendations for your next family movie night.

Walker Larson
Walker Larson
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Prior to becoming a freelance journalist and culture writer, Walker Larson taught literature and history at a private academy in Wisconsin, where he resides with his wife and daughter. He holds a master's in English literature and language, and his writing has appeared in The Hemingway Review, Intellectual Takeout, and his Substack, The Hazelnut. He is also the author of two novels, "Hologram" and "Song of Spheres."
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