Essential Films to See at Least Once Before You Die

Scream

Wes Craven reinvented the genre with this 1996 modern slasher-horror classic. A knife-wielding, murderous maniac stalks high-school students in the middle of suburbia. Nearly 25 years later, Scream remains clever, funny, and sharp as a blade.

Silver Linings Playbook

After losing his wife and his job, bipolar Pat Solatano is released from a mental institution into the care of his parents. Pat encounters Tiffany, who offers to help him reconnect with his estranged wife—but only if he does something for her, too.

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The More You Know

  • The stars and flashes of light you see when you rub your eyes are called "phosphenes."
  • 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.
  • Wayne's World was filmed in two weeks.
  • The filming of 'The Godfather' was disrupted by an actual Mafia member, Joe Colombo. Producer Al Ruddy met with him and reviewed the script, striking the word "Mafia" completely from the movie. Colombo and his pals also managed to elbow their way into casting and ended up as extras in the film.
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