There's something elegant and graceful about black-and-white movies. They harken back to our first films, and their stark contrasts are great for portraying different aspects of everyday life, from ...

The modern black and white masterpiece remains Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List, one of the most impactful films about the Holocaust that also won Best Picture.

On top of that, it's a gorgeous black-and-white film — bright and well-lit at the start, as protagonist George Valentin rides high in Hollywood, and increasingly dark as his luck goes south.