Essential Films to See at Least Once Before You Die

Legally Blonde

Legally Blonde features Reese Witherspoon in her most iconic role as Elle Woods, the sorority girl who has it all—until she doesn't. Determined to prove to her ex-boyfriend that she's serious enough to marry him, Elle follows him to Harvard Law. The only problem? He's engaged someone else.

The Farewell

In The Farewell, Billi's family returns to China to say goodbye to their beloved matriarch, Nai Nai, under the guise of a wedding. The only problem? Nai Nai has no idea that she's dying. Billi attempts to reconcile with her culture as well as her family's decision to keep Nai Nai's illness a secret from her.

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The More You Know

  • During the filming of Star Trek (2009), Zachary Quinto could not manage to properly do the Vulcan salute. Eventually, J.J. Abrams had to glue his fingers together in order for Quinto to do it correctly.
  • An 11-year-old is responsible for naming Pluto.
  • Orson Welles directed much of Citizen Kane from a wheelchair, after injuring himself on set.
  • On the set of one of the Pirates of the Carribbean films, Johnny Depp spent £40,000 on 500 coats for the cast and crew.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.