Kirsten+Dahl+RP+Post+1

//What makes a movie a classic?// I II
 * Extended definition
 * This a more philosophical question with no correct answer, something that an extended definition seems to suit
 * This approach is fueled by a wide range of sources, so a lot of research is imperative. It also relies on, to some extent, the interpretation of the author to combine the sources into a single concept.
 * What makes a person qualified to answer this question? Actors, directors, screenwriters, producers? Is a classic based on critical or popular reviews? What's the difference between a classic and a cult classic? Is being timeless and classic the same thing? Why are certain movies that are exceptional by many standards eventually forgotten.

III IV
 * I am able to watch a movie and decide, based on personal opinion whether or not I think it is good quality but I think it is much harder to determine if a movie is a "classic", even after time has passed. There are movies that society has established as "classics", such as Forrest Gump and The Godfather but what exactly is it about these movies that have made people so sure? Cult classics as well as personal classics certainly exist but I want to find out why.
 * Preliminary research: timelessness, as in the ability to rewatch a film when years have gone by and not be bothered by how "old" it seems, a solid director who is aware of what exactly he has to work with, actors that leave an impression, and, in my opinion, very important, a fantastic score (movies are just as much as an auditory experience as a visual)
 * I love movies, and I'm pretty much known for getting irrationally angry because all of my favorite movies are pretty obscure and don't get recognized as classic all that often. So I started asking //why?// and here we are.
 * I think this is a question with mostly basic answers but the real plot twists will come from why certain aspects from classic movies have effects on us
 * Finding sources might be difficult and I'll probably end up citing videos of interviews with directors, producers, etc.
 * Bottom line - I love movies. I get irrationally emotional but my favorite composers, directors, actors and I would be mad at myself for a while if I didn't do this question justice