anyone who says hollywood pre 1970s sucks is probably referring to the Hays Code era, which did suck, but if you were a good director you could still make a fantastic film, loved by all generations and become damned near a timeless classic. i would also recommend getting into films from the 20s and early 30s. those movies will match with any modern film in drama, sexual themes, violence and action. my favorite action hero of the time is Buster Keaton. dude was a bad motherfucker, the stunts he did himself to make his movies wouldnt even be allowed today, by stuntmen.