Essential Films to See at Least Once Before You Die

Rocky

Sylvester Stallone stars as the titular character in Rocky, a small-time boxer from blue-collar Philadelphia. Rocky is selected to take on the reigning world heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed, after the undefeated Creed's initial opponent is injured. While training for the epic fight, Rocky tentatively begins a relationship with Adrian, his friend's shy sister.

To Kill a Mockingbird

6-year-old Scout Finch and her older brother Jem reside in the sleepy town of Maycomb, Alabama, passing the time by spying on their reclusive neighbor, Boo Radley, who only leaves the house at night. Atticus, Scout's widowed father, is hired to defend a Black man against a false rape accusation, exposing the children to the harsh realities of racism.

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The More You Know

  • That slightly scandalous charcoal drawing of a topless Kate Winslet in Titanic was drawn by none other than the director himself, James Cameron.
  • The first roller coaster was invented to stop sinful behavior.
  • The longest wedding veil was longer than 63 football fields.
  • The first TV commercial didn't air until the 1940s.
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