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Comparing movies year over year, as an era of groundbreaking cinematic vision, the 1970s brought unforgettable films as daring as they were original. However, with new ways of expressing artistic freedom came controversy - films that challenged societal norms or boldly cast a spotlight on taboo subjects. The entries on this list dared to spark debates and break... #1970scinema #controversialmovies #artisticfreedom #societaltaboos #moviedebates #cinematicrevolution #unforgettablefilms…

1. Charlie Chaplin solicited help from Granville Redmond, a deaf friend, to teach him pantomime techniques he later used in his silent films.

1. The film Memento is lauded by medical experts for its accurate portrayal of anterograde amnesia and is considered "close to a perfect exploration of the neurobiology of memory."

1. Test audiences hated 'Dirty Dancing' and the producer was so disappointed in the final product he said "Burn the negative, and collect the insurance." Expected to be a box office bomb, instead was a smash hit, was the #1 video rental of 1988, and was the first film to sell a million copies on video.

01. An ambulance was stationed outside a screening of The Human Centipede 2 as a joke, until a woman became so physically ill after viewing the film that actual paramedics were needed. #movies #films #hollywood #scary #horror #didyouknow

Movies surrounding the supernatural have continued to be a beloved genre amongst fans. With rich storytelling, a cast of interesting characters, and no shortage of drama, it's really no wonder why. From unanswered questions to character quirks, some passionate fans managed to come up with interesting theories surrounding our favorite supernatural movies.There wer... #fantheories #supernaturalmovies #cinemasecrets #moviemysteries #2023theories #fandominsights #supernaturalstories…

1. For the film ‘Speed’, Joss Whedon was brought in a week before shooting began and he rewrote “98.9% of the dialogue”, added major plot points, and is credited with creating the “Pop quiz, hotshot” line.

1. The R-rated film Planes, Trains and Automobiles would have been rated PG if not for the scene where Steve Martin says "fu*king" 18 times in one minute. Despite the rating, it is the only time in the movie where the word is used.

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