Essential Films to See at Least Once Before You Die

Rocky

Sylvester Stallone stars as the titular character in Rocky, a small-time boxer from blue-collar Philadelphia. Rocky is selected to take on the reigning world heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed, after the undefeated Creed's initial opponent is injured. While training for the epic fight, Rocky tentatively begins a relationship with Adrian, his friend's shy sister.

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The More You Know

  • In every scene of Fight Club, there is a Starbucks coffee cup.
  • Vietnam is one of the most pro-US countries in the world, with 76% having a favorable view. This is higher than Japan, the United Kingdom, and France.
  • The iconic body and hand in the poster for American Beauty belong to actress/model Chloe Hunter, not Mena Suvari.
  • The first pair of Nike running shoes was made in a waffle iron.
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