All it takes is one trailer for “1917” for you to probably realize that the film deserves to be seen on the biggest screen possible, with the best possible picture and sound. Much like “Dunkirk” (and all Christopher Nolan films, honestly), Sam Mendes‘ latest film is an experience that many will find 100% more enjoyable with a bucket of popcorn and a massive cinema screen.

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Twenty years ago, Sam Mendes’ “American Beauty” arrived in theaters and instantly became one of the best films of the year. After winning five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Writing, “American Beauty” pulled off an awards run that any film would dream about.

But even if you haven’t seen the film or followed its awards season run back in the day, you probably know “American Beauty” based on the poster.

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After countless rumors of release dates, delays, and social media teases, this past weekend, Frank Ocean floored the music world by dropping two albums — Endless and Blonde — along with a massive magazine titled, “Boys Don’t Cry.” He ended the four year drought since 2012’s Channel Orange is a huge way, and in the process, gave his fans no shortage of material to wade through.

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The late ’90s Battle of the Suburban Dysfunctional Family Dramas was an interesting time for film lovers, with many movies in the genre to choose from. Even though the prestigious 1999 Best Picture Oscar winner “American Beauty” seemed to have the upper hand during that period, the pedigree of Ang Lee’s gorgeous and brutal masterpiece “The Ice Storm” seems to have gathered more praise over time.

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Watch: Get High With This Supercut Of Drugs In Cinema

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Watch: 3-Minute Supercut Retrospective Commemorating Best Picture Oscar Winners Of 1990s

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Bryan Cranston, Christina Hendricks & Woody Harrelson Complete Jason Reitman's 'American Beauty' Live-Reading Cast

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Mae Whitman, Nick Kroll & More Added Added To Jason Reitman's TIFF 'American Beauty' Live Reading

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Jason Reitman Hosting Live Reading Of 'American Beauty' AT TIFF, Adam Driver & Sarah Gadon To Participate

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The Sam Mendes-directed film that reunited “Titanic” lead stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet looks fabulous (god, the cinematography of Roger Deakins looks astounding, even when he’s mostly kept indoors he shines) and it’s getting by nothing but good buzz so far (it’s been called a “modern classic” already).

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