Why watch: A fictionalized, hilarious account of the death of burlesque and the birth of the striptease. It captures the "blue film" milieu—the backroom projectors, the raincoated audience, the police raids. Directed by William Friedkin (before The French Connection), it’s a love letter to vintage naughtiness.

A vintage movie recommendation list is incomplete without the stars who defined the look. These women are icons of "Sunny Classic Cinema":

When film enthusiasts look for "sunny" recommendations in a vintage context, they are often searching for the Technicolor glory of the mid-20th century. This was an era where film stock was chemically treated to produce saturated, dreamlike colors.

You don't need to find actual "blue films" to enjoy this aesthetic. Here is how to build your watchlist: