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What Are the 5 Best Black and White Movies Ever Made?

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The old classics, newer avant-garde, and cheap indies all chose black and white, but which exemplifies the palette best?

Look, let's be real. There's not much going on in Hollywood. But this quiet time has given all of #FilmTwitter tons of things to talk about. And debate. And rank.

This week, the debate rages on over movies shot in black and white.

While your gut takes you right to the classics, there are plenty of movies shot in black and white today for stylistic reasons. And color theory can give you an even deeper look into why certain colors are chosen by the filmmaker for their stories.

Even black and white.

That's why these films continue to be made and appreciated across generations.

The smorgasbord of options here are deep.

Here's the initial challenge from Twitter.

When I was picking, I stuck to the classics. My ideas were all over the place. But the more I thought about it, the more I wanted to include movies like The Last Picture Show, Frances Ha, and even Clerks.

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