Essential Films to See at Least Once Before You Die

Lost in Translation

Sofia Coppola's Oscar-winning Lost in Translation paints a beautiful portrait of love and isolation against a breathtaking backdrop. Lonely, aging movie star Bob Harris meets conflicted newlywed Charlotte while in Tokyo. The film follows their unlikely yet increasingly intimate friendship.

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The More You Know

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  • The first TV commercial didn't air until the 1940s.
  • The Eiffel Tower was inaugurated the same year Nintendo was founded.
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