The Best Films in History: Did Your Favorite Make the List?

12 Years a Slave

12 Years A Slave captivated audiences due to his incredible cinematography, acting, and retelling of true events. A free Black man is kidnapped and sold back into slavery, and the audience is following his journey. The film launched Lupita N'yongo's career and features ever-popular favorites Michael Fassbender and Brad Pitt.

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The More You Know

  • In 1982, Spileberg’s kids classic stayed in the US top ten for ten months.
  • While filming Rocky IV, Dolph Lundgren punched Sylvester Stallone's chest so hard, his heart slammed against his breastbone, causing it to swell and his systolic blood pressure shot to over 200. Filming was halted as Stallone was flown to a nearby hospital and spent eight days in intensive care.
  • Buzz Lightyear's original name is Lunar Larry.
  • Toto was paid $125 per week while filming The Wizard of Oz.
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