In March 2000, “American Beauty” achieved box office success, critical acclaim, and multiple awards, including five Oscars. However, the film’s reputation shifted over time, partly due to Kevin Spacey’s scandal and changing cultural attitudes. The movie’s themes of suburban malaise resonated in a pre-9/11 era of economic prosperity, but lost relevance in the aftermath of national tragedies and economic downturns.
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Video Explores How 1920s Filmmakers Pulled Off Death-Defying Stunts Without Dying
A new video from Lost in Time explores iconic movie stunts from the silent film era, showcasing how legends like Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, and Charlie Chaplin performed daring physical comedy without modern safety gear or visual effects. The video features 3D animations that break down the creative techniques used in the 1920s to film these stunts, highlighting the ingenuity involved in crafting these death-defying moments. This serves as a reminder that the foundation of...
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