Black and white movies aren't all that appealing to an eleven year old. They're used to colorful, teenage-idol filled movies with almost no plot. I was like this, only wanting to see movies with the latest teen stars and movies with practically no substance to it. But, one winter day when I was eleven, my Dad made me watch my first black and white film. I stared at the box, an image of a woman and a man on a scooter with painted features, and a title in outdated font sprawling across the top reading "Roman Holiday." Little did I know how much this film would change me. A reluctant eleven year old sat on the couch waiting for the movie to begin, loud trumpets and orchestral sounds boomed and the title in a boxy font came across the screen. Another drumroll echoed and her name appeared on the screen. "Audrey Hepburn" a person I had never heard of, but a person who would soon become iconic to me.
I was entranced by the film which told about a girl ( who was really a princess) running around the exquisite city of Rome with an American journalist ( who didn't know who she really was). It was a simple , romantic tale told so beautifully and acted so well. I have a strong belief that good movies are movies that change you, and most usually have you crying or laughing, or really thinking by the time they are over. "Roman Holiday" left my eleven-year-old self with the beginning of what would be a long appreciation for Audrey Hepburn and for classic movies.
Audrey breathed color into the movie. Big dark eyes complemented her porcelain skin and a rowdy laugh made her as much humorous as she was beautiful. I took it upon myself in the next several years to watch almost all of her movies- loving her acting, as well as the style of old films. No longer did I pursue the next tween movie on Netflix, but classics like "My Fair Lady" or "Gone with the Wind." And through this new love for old films I began to research more about Audrey Hepburn, who she was, what she did, what she was like. Audrey was remarkable to say the least, A successful star who had a gracious heart and strong values, and never let the fame to her head. Audrey was the epitome of class.
Through this blog I hope to give more insight on Audrey, and all the good that she did. She changed my own personal view on movies, creating a new appreciation for the classics and I wish that I can do the same for others. Completely and forever altering the films, fashion, and fame of her time, Audrey Hepburn was as iconic as it gets.
I was entranced by the film which told about a girl ( who was really a princess) running around the exquisite city of Rome with an American journalist ( who didn't know who she really was). It was a simple , romantic tale told so beautifully and acted so well. I have a strong belief that good movies are movies that change you, and most usually have you crying or laughing, or really thinking by the time they are over. "Roman Holiday" left my eleven-year-old self with the beginning of what would be a long appreciation for Audrey Hepburn and for classic movies.
Audrey breathed color into the movie. Big dark eyes complemented her porcelain skin and a rowdy laugh made her as much humorous as she was beautiful. I took it upon myself in the next several years to watch almost all of her movies- loving her acting, as well as the style of old films. No longer did I pursue the next tween movie on Netflix, but classics like "My Fair Lady" or "Gone with the Wind." And through this new love for old films I began to research more about Audrey Hepburn, who she was, what she did, what she was like. Audrey was remarkable to say the least, A successful star who had a gracious heart and strong values, and never let the fame to her head. Audrey was the epitome of class.
Through this blog I hope to give more insight on Audrey, and all the good that she did. She changed my own personal view on movies, creating a new appreciation for the classics and I wish that I can do the same for others. Completely and forever altering the films, fashion, and fame of her time, Audrey Hepburn was as iconic as it gets.