Movies and TvShows featuring "old-fashioned" theme.
Are You Being Served? is a hilarious British sitcom that takes place in the fictional Grace Brothers department store in London, set in the 1970s and 1980s. The show follows the comedic misadventures of the staff members, including the sexually suggestive encounters and double entendres. It satirizes British class system and traditionalism while incorporating camp humor, catchphrases, and witty banter.
Naïve and provocative Gabriela is a raggedy migrant worker who arrives in town to mesmerize all with her playful and simple, yet raw sensuality. Set in 1925, the story unravels in Ilhéus, a quiet northeastern coastal city thriving with cocoa crops and aspirations for progress, even though the traditional ways still rule.
In South London, tradition clashes with culture as a Nigerian father tries to instill his old-fashioned African values into his modern British family.
The Slap Maxwell Story is a situation comedy broadcast in the United States by ABC as part of its 1987-88 lineup. It stars Dabney Coleman as "Slap" Maxwell, an egocentric sportswriter for a newspaper called The Ledger, somewhere in the American Southwest. The Ledger was a very old-fashioned newspaper -- Slap still composed his column, "Slap Shots," on a typewriter -- and Slap was a very old-fashioned guy. Despite the newly litigious environment of journalism, Slap insisted on filling his column with rumor and innuendo, drawing lawsuits and Slap's frequent termination, to be followed by a groveling apology and his rehiring. He had an on-again, off-again relationship with girlfriend Judy, one of the paper's secretaries, due primarily to his off-putting personality. Annie was Slap's ex-wife, who nonetheless retained a soft spot for him. A recurring event throughout the series' run is that at some point in each episode, someone would hit Slap, with a nun even doing the honors in one episode. The show was created by Jay Tarses, who in 1983 was co-creator of Buffalo Bill, an NBC sitcom in which Coleman starred as a similarly off-putting character, the host of a TV talk show.
When an aunt from Chicago visits her niece in a liberal town, she brings traditional values and shakes things up. The town's liberal mindset clashes with the aunt's conservative views, leading to comedic situations and clashes. The aunt uses unconventional methods to solve problems and challenge the town's open-mindedness. Through humorous misunderstandings and cultural clashes, the movie explores themes of tradition, family, and acceptance.
Old Fashioned: The Story of the Wisconsin Supper Club(2015)
Explore the rich history and unique culture of Wisconsin supper clubs, where fine dining, community, and family traditions come together.
Jour de fête is a classic French comedy film directed by Jacques Tati. It follows the story of a postman who tries to modernize his mail delivery process in a small village. However, his attempts at efficiency often lead to comical mishaps and misunderstandings. The film is known for its physical comedy, visual gags, and slapstick humor. Set in the idyllic French countryside, Jour de fête showcases the charm and eccentricities of village life in the 1940s.
The Singer follows the story of a fading French singer as she navigates the changing music industry and finds inspiration and love along the way. Set in France, the film explores themes of romance, nostalgia, and the challenges of being a working single mother. With the backdrop of an extinct volcano and a rich musical score, the singer's journey takes her through dance halls, karaoke bars, and ultimately to a climactic performance.
Host Jill Wagner travels the country to seek out talented artisans who continue to make products the traditional way...with their own two hands. In every half-hour episode, Jill meets three gifted craftsmen and gets a behind-the-scenes look at how their products are created. Along the way, viewers learn about the history and cultural heritage that inspire and influence the design of their handcrafted items.
A young German/Bolivian Mennonite risks his life to escape his strict religious community to find love and freedom in the city.
A shy lawyer tries to win the hand of a beautiful girl and hilarities ensue.
Driven by faith, family and American tradition, three young cowboys - Bubba Thompson, Cody Harris, and Chris "Booger" Brown - work hard to build their cattle business in South Alabama and live according to an old-fashioned cowboy code.
Driven by faith, family and American tradition, three young cowboys - Bubba Thompson, Cody Harris, and Chris "Booger" Brown - work hard to build their cattle business in South Alabama and live according to an old-fashioned cowboy code.
After breaking up with her boyfriend Daniel, Anna just wants to hole up somewhere and recover. But she should have had a closer look at the fineprint of her rental contract – for the old Viennese appartment it is a creature with never ending appetite, living off the youth of its residents. There is no escaping it anymore when Anna faces herself in the mirror as an old lady. Unless she deliveres a new victim…
A fantastic fashion show with the most marvelous sights the screen has ever seen!
The story of how the conflicting relationship of Eduardo and vaudeville actress Isabel is affected by the passion he feels for their neighbor, Mariana, a young overprotected, and the unexpected visit of his uncle Plácido, a moral teacher.
When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black(1978)
When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black is a drama/romance movie set in 1978. It follows the story of an aunt and her niece as they navigate a complex relationship filled with rebellion, old-fashioned traditions, and unexpected events.