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Legacy of Films Iconic Films Back to the Future Nostalgia Star Wars Sholay Jaws Legacy Home Alone Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel Christmas Movies Bring It On Clueless German Cinema Beetlejuice The Wizard of Oz Dirty Dancing Christmas Films Iconic Characters Audience Reception Legacy of Sholay Evolution of Genres All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Global Cinema Hollywood Memorabilia Home Alone Cultural Significance Diversity in Film Iconic Scenes Pop Culture References James Bond Franchise Iconic Movie Scenes Mean Girls Sexism in Media The Beatles Community Influence Generational Viewership The Matrix Franchise Home Alone Franchise Box Office Success Jaws Influence Religious Themes Rang De Basanti Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Dhadkan Restoration The Passion of the Christ Rocky Series Audience Trends Influence on Musicians Pee-wee's Big Adventure Hollywood Rebels Controversial Films Iconic Props Car Culture Disco Dancer Star Wars Franchise Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool Practical Magic Mel Brooks The Rocky Horror Picture Show Erotic Thriller Genre Legacy of Leslie Nielsen The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Lord of the Rings 1980s Cinema Iconic Roles The Breakfast Club 20th Century Cinema Milestones Legacy of DDLJ Legacy of Arjun Reddy RoboCop Legacy Characters Exhibitions Critical Reception Animation Legacy of The Sound of Music Mockumentary Audience Engagement Industry Trends Teen Films 1960s Cinema The Social Network Monty Python Reappraisal of Films Rocky Franchise Diane Keaton's Contributions Feminism in Film Anniversaries Long-Running Films Amores Perros Robert Redford Gremlins Padayappa Blockbusters Band Baaja Baaraat Der kleine Lord Tamil Cinema The Muppet Christmas Carol Nostalgia in Cinema

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Empire’s anniversary issue provides the first substantive creative details on The Hunt for Gollum.

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Edward Scissorhands at 35: A Burton–Depp Touchstone and a Forgotten Comic Sequel

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Original 1977 Star Wars Theatrical Cut Returns to Cinemas on Feb. 19, 2027

‘Lord of the Rings’ Extended Editions Return to Theaters for 25th Anniversary in January 2026

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Macaulay Culkin Says ‘My Girl’ Bee Scene Used Real Insects on Set

Baumbach’s Jay Kelly Opens in Select Theaters as Performances Draw Awards Buzz

Elizabeth Berkley Reclaims Showgirls at 30 With Tour and New Screen Roles

‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ Returns to London’s West End With Sing-Alongs and Holiday Run

Jeff Bridges Downplays Tron: Ares Box-Office Flop, Invokes Future Reappraisal

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Michael J. Fox Memoir Clarifies ‘Back to the Future’ Recast as 40th Anniversary Return Nears

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Stephan James Cast as Carl Weathers in Amazon MGM’s I Play Rocky

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‘The Sound of Music’ Marks 60 Years With 4K Restoration, Theatrical Return and New Tour