Essential Films to See at Least Once Before You Die

Paris Is Burning

This critically-acclaimed documentary focuses on the "house" culture of drag queens living in New York City, which offers a sense of community for LGBTQ+ people and performers, as well as their elaborate balls and celebrations. The film, which touches on poverty and racism, features interviews with a number of famous drag queens.

Lady Bird

Lady Bird was Greta Gerwig's coming-of-age directorial debut. The film follows a teen on the cusp of graduation whose turbulent relationship with her mother is exacerbated by her desire to express her individuality. The highs and lows of Lady Bird will resonate with anyone who was once an adolescent in search of escape.

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The More You Know

  • Peanuts can be used to make dynamite.
  • Bubble wrap was originally designed to be used as wallpaper.
  • John Tyler, the 10th president of the United States, was born in 1790. He has a grandson that is alive today.
  • Natalie Portman dislocated her rib while shooting Black Swan and had to give up her trailer so the low budget film could afford a medic for the rest of shooting.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.