Essential Films to See at Least Once Before You Die

Get Out

Jordan Peele's directorial debut was met with critical acclaim, including an Academy Award. Rose invites her boyfriend Chris to spend a weekend at her parents' upstate home. As the weekend progresses and racial tensions grow, Chris begins to notice that something isn't quite right with his girlfriend's family.

The Dark Knight

Christopher Nolan's second installment in The Dark Knight Trilogy earned over one billion dollars at the box office. D.A. Harvey Dent and Lt. Jim Gordon have done their best to help Batman keep a rein on Gotham City's crime—until the sociopathic Joker makes an appearance. Now, Batman must tread the thin line between heroism and vigilantism.

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  • Nestlé supplied 1,850 bars of real chocolate for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
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