The Top Classic Movies From The Last Century

Shane is highly regarded as the best Western of the '50s. It was nominated for Best Picture, Best Cinematography, Best Supporting Actor, Best Directing, and Best Writing in the 1954 Academy Awards. It was also nominated for four other awards in that year. 

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The More You Know

  • During the filming of The Grinch, Jim Carrey sought counseling from a Navy SEAL to learn torture-resistance techniques in order to handle the extensive makeup.
  • Executive producer of Toy Story and Chief Pixar shareholder Steve Jobs picked Bob Dylan as his first choice to write and perform the soundtrack to the film over Randy Newman.
  • The first toilet did not flush on the American big screen until 1960
  • Will Smith wanted to adopt the German Shepherd in I Am Legend.
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