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The Dark Knight (2008)

Christopher Nolan based his interpretation of Gotham City on Chicago, Illinois, which is where The Dark Knight was primarily filmed. The Gotham license plates were made to look like Illinois license plates so non-prop cars would blend in with the scenery.

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The More You Know

  • Drive director Nicolas Winding Refn failed his driving test eight times.
  • In 2002, Steven Spielberg finally finished college after a 33-year hiatus. He turned in Schindler’s List for his student film requirement.
  • "Psycho" was the first time a flushing toilet was shown on screen.
  • Pierce Brosnan was contractually forbidden from wearing a full tuxedo in any non-James Bond movie from 1995-2002.
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