From 1970 until the present year, majority of films that aren't documentaries are released in color. As time goes on, many movie-goers are less inclined to see features that are shot in black and white, dismissing them as "boring" or "old fashioned". Regardless, many filmmakers still rely on this method for a variety of reasons.
Sometimes it can be due to budget constraints or they are seeking to provide a staunch atmosphere that will leave an intense impression on the viewer or capture a particular historical moment that wouldn't be as effective if shot in color.
The following list consists of films that were shot in black and white from the last 50 years. Some gained critical acceptance, while others may have faded from memory in an otherwise full color world of so-called "modern" audiences. The range is both foreign and domestic, silent and sound, so give them a chance or revisit them if it has been awhile.
