Essential Films to See at Least Once Before You Die

Dazed and Confused

Richard Linklater's Dazed and Confused is a coming-of-age comedy that put Matthew McConaughey on the map. In 1976, a group of rowdy Texans celebrate the last day of high school. The cluster of teens wander aimlessly through their suburban town, depicting a nostalgic slice of true American life.

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The More You Know

  • In 2002, Steven Spielberg finally finished college after a 33-year hiatus. He turned in Schindler’s List for his student film requirement.
  • 9% of Americans have phobias.
  • The iconic body and hand in the poster for American Beauty belong to actress/model Chloe Hunter, not Mena Suvari.
  • You can survive being in outer space without permanent damage for about half a minute.
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