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How Some Cars Became Iconic Movie Stars

The central characters in movies are not always the people themselves. In certain movies, the star of the show is a particular car or vehicle. Certain cars have stuck in movie lovers’ minds long after the credits have rolled. There are multiple reasons for the popularity of particular vehicles, including how the car looks, what particular features it has, and the kind of action that it is involved in.

Unique Features

Certain cars have become favorites of movie-goers because of their unique features. Some have special gadgets that everyone wishes they had in their own vehicles, while others have such a unique look to them that they are unforgettable. Some movie cars are extremely rare, which also makes them loved and adored.

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Great “Titanic” spoof

People love to take shots at “Titanic” as it made billions with millions of women who couldn’t get enough of Leo and all the romance.

Still, it’s an excellent movie with incredible action scenes and a clever plot that kept us involved even though we all knew that the damn boat was going to sink.

That doesn’t mean of course that you can’t have some fun with it, as the good folks at Honest Trailers do with the clip above.

Best ever horseracing movies

There have been quite a few racing movies down the years but three stand out as the best ever racing movies for very different reasons:

1. National Velvet – 1944

This is a family tearjerker of a movie about the Grand National held in the UK each year – probably the most famous race over jumps in the world. Filmed in glorious Technicolor at Pebble Beach funnily enough – this was the film that launched the career of young Elizabeth Taylor. It’s a real family favorite and a ripping yarn. Your children will love it!

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R.I.P. Mike Nichols

Sometimes you really don’t think about an iconic director until he’s gone. With the passing of Mike Nichols, we’re hearing from tons of actors and actresses about the man’s genius as a director. Then you go to his IMDb page and realize the man directed many of your favorite movies.

Of course there are well-known classics like “The Graduate” on his resume, and then you realize he directed gems like “Biloxi Blues” and “Regarding Henry” as well. This would be a great time to search your Netflix account for some Mike Nichols films you haven’t seen yet.

When casino scenes are for losers

What is it with Hollywood writers and gambling scenes? Along with the court case and the car chase the super casino scene is one of the film world’s stock clichés. When the card sharking or the table technique is central to the plot – think Rain Man, Casino, or Casino Royale – I have less of a beef. At least the producers in those cases were prepared to put their money where their mouths were. If you’re going for a cliché do it properly.

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