Essential Films to See at Least Once Before You Die

Black Panther

After the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman this past year, Black Panther has become even more of a cultural landmark. Following his father's death, T'Challa returns home to Wakanda to assume his rightful position as king, only to face off with a powerful enemy who threatens the livelihood of his people.

Spirited Away

Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away is one of Studio Ghibli's best. 10-year-old Chihiro and her parents visit an abandoned amusement park, only for the latter to be transformed into humongous pigs. Chihiro is forced to work at the park—which is really a resort for supernatural beings—in order to free herself and her parents from its confines.

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The More You Know

  • The 442nd Infantry Regiment, a largely Japanese American unit that served during WWII, did so while their families were held in internment camps. Their motto was "Go for Broke" and they were the most decorated unit in U.S. military history.
  • You can major in wine at Cornell University.
  • The many parts turned down by Sean Connery include roles in The Matrix, The Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park, Indy IV and Blade Runner.
  • Shakespeare is easier to understand, makes more sense, and is punnier when it's recited in its original pronunciation instead of a modern English accent.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.