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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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.