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"Sunset Blvd." has most definitely opened my eyes as to why Hollywood has been viewed so awesomely throughout my life. Hollywood's first Golden Age gave birth to legendary actors and timeless directors. there is no question why these individuals are framed so. This age produced films, like "Sunset Blvd.," which captured audiences with their screenplay, camera technique and usage, and of course, the acting. There was no extremely developed computer imaging and editing. There was not the high-tech equipment utilized on a daily basis today. There was no top-of-the-line, over-the-top film making techniques which spread from sound to imaging to all sections of Hollywood. The age was one of mastering that which was available and the creation of novel methods and ideas to uncover the endless possibilities of reaching into people's hearts and minds.

I have seen a few older movies but very rarely do I catch a film from the pre-70s or even 80s era. However, many of these, such as "The Pit and the Pendulum" and "Young Frankenstein." Both of these films exhibit wonderful acting that, when examined fairly, surpasses most "good" acting of today's silver screen. I'm not sure if the black and white effect is what throws me off or a combination of the storyline, acting, and camera-work, but these older movies seem to have more of an effect on me than newer films. This mystery is possibly due to my awareness in newer movies of all the computer imaging and editing that allows the various fear factors to seem so real when in fact, this fact, in some way, makes them seem artificial (which they are). Thus, the fear factor from 50s, 60s, and even 70s movies is quite dependent upon the acting and talent of the director(s) and cameramen. Not to take away from that of today's actors, directors, cameramen, etc. I am merely impressing the lack of available technology in today's Hollywood in comparison to Hollywood's first Golden Age and the products which have come forth from each era, respectively.