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Entertainment Milestones
With Summer Movie Premieres Approaching, Past Entertainment Innovations Stand The Test Of Time 1927 1939 1941
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Star Wars, directed by George Lucas, is often referred to as one of the best films of all time. It is the third highest grossing movie in the world. The movie and its soundtrack were preserved in the National Film Registry for being significant. Star Wars is based on Akira Kurosawa’s The Hidden Fortress.
Pulp Fiction is considered a prime example of a post modern film. It is also labeled a neo-noir, which means that it reflected cynicism and the possibility of nuclear annihilation of the era. Pulp Fiction is known for its eclectic dialogue, mix of humor and violence, allusions, and nonlinear storyline. This movie connects the storylines of small time criminals, fringe players, LA mobsters, and a mysterious briefcase. Pulp Fiction is considered one of the greatest films of all time and is preserved in the National Film registry.
Titanic was the highest grossing film until Avatar surpassed it. At the time of its release Titanic was the most expensive film ever made. The director, James Cameron, used live footage of the sunken ship, and special effects to recreate the boat and its sinking. The movie tells the story of Jack and Rose, who are in two separate social classes but end up falling in love aboard the doomed Titanic.
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Citizen Kane is said to be one of the greatest films ever made. It was innovative in its time for music, narrative structure, and cinematography. This movie takes a look at the life of Charles Foster Kane, a wealthy newspaper publisher, using mostly flashbacks. It was later revived in the 50s and became popular.
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The Wizard of Oz was the first film that used technicolor. The film tells the story of Dorothy, who is knocked unconscious and pulled into a fantasy land. This film is also notable for its unique characters, musical scores, makeups, and special effects. It was named the most watched film in 1989.
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The Jazz Singer heralded the start of “talkies.” The Jazz Singer is based on the play The Day of Atonement, which tells the fictional story of a young Jewish man, who goes against tradition. It is considered culturally and historically significant because it was the first movie that had dialogue. Its release marked the decline of silent films.
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The Harry Potter film series began in 2001 with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and ended in 2011 with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. It is the highest grossing film series in the world. The Harry Potter series takes place in the human world and the wizarding world, mostly at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The film series was based off of the book series, written by J.K. Rowling. Each movie has a different problem but a continuing theme is the struggle to find and defeat Voldemort.
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