21 classic movies to watch in 2013

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. 1. Lawrence of Arabia, 1962
  2. 2. Casablanca, 1942
  3. 3. The Producers, 1968
  4. 4. The Longest Day, 1962
  5. 5. Grand Illusion, 1937
  6. 6. Spirited Away, 2001
  7. 7. Metropolis, 1927
  8. 8. 2001: A Space Odyssey, 1968
  9. 9. Pinocchio, 1940
  10. 10. The Searchers, 1956
  11. 11. The Music Box, 1932
  12. 12. Vertigo, 1958
  13. 13. The Battleship Potemkin, 1925
  14. 14. The Godfather I-III, 1972, 1974, 1990
  15. 15. Last Year at Marienbad, 1961
  16. 16. Rome, Open City, 1945
  17. 17. Sunrise: A Song of Two Human, 1927
  18. 18. Singin’ in the Rain, 1952
  19. 19. Bride of Frankenstein, 1935
  20. 20. Lethal Weapon, 1987
  21. 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.