Stuff like Tolkien or C.S. Lewis are obvious, but other authors, movies, music, or entertainment might not be as well known.
So, how about a thread that lists some recommendations for things untouched by modern insanity?
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The original 70s run of Columbo is one of my favorite shows. Peak race-aware CivNat American TV that arguably takes place in an America just past its peak (which I think is illustrated quite well in the plot of the military academy episode).
Lawrence of Arabia is one of my favorite movies, but at almost 4 hours long I don't know how "accessible" it is.
Gettysburg actually shows the Confederate soldiers as human beings, which is something you'll probably never see again in a mainstream film. But it's 5 hours long, so same "accessible" disclaimer applies.
If you watch this don't watch it on your shitty TV. Don't even watch it on your almost adequate home theater setup since you're le cinema aficionado.
No, none of that will do for this movie.
GO SEE IT IN THE THEATER.
I had the opportunity to do just that in September 2019 and oh man, words cannot do it justice. From the beginning (especially that match cut!!!) to the very end I was absolutely spellbound. Don't bother watching it any other way, it won't do it justice.
Before the Cinerama in Seattle closed I had the chance to see it there, so I was able to experience the film pretty much exactly as it was intended to be viewed back when it was released. Absolutely fantastic experience I'm glad I took advantage of while I still had the chance to do so.