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This classic crime film opens with Henry Hill shockingly admitting his lifelong dream: to be a gangster. This immediately reveals his flawed sense of right and wrong. The film quickly immerses the audience in a world where organized crime isn’t seen as something illegal, but as a chosen profession. This opening narration sets a quick, energetic pace that continues throughout the entire movie, and it’s become one of the most famous character introductions ever filmed.

Vada Sultenfuss is heartbroken when her close friend, Thomas J, unexpectedly dies from a bee sting allergy. During his funeral, the song the movie is named after plays as Vada walks up to his coffin. She becomes very upset realizing he isn’t wearing his glasses, and she’s worried he can’t see, even in death. This moment forever links the normally cheerful Motown song with feelings of sadness, childhood loss, and the end of innocence.

The show centers on Tony Soprano, a mob boss who struggles to manage his family life and the demands of running a criminal organization. Overwhelmed by these pressures, he begins seeing a psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Melfi. The series realistically portrays the gritty world of organized crime while also showing the everyday challenges of a suburban father in New Jersey. Each episode reveals deeper psychological insights and hints at what’s to come, making for a complex and engaging viewing experience.

This animated series and webcomic retells history using animal characters to represent different countries. China is portrayed as peaceful rabbits consistently protecting their land from the United States, depicted as aggressive eagles. The show presents complicated global issues as straightforward conflicts between good and evil, aiming to inspire strong national pride in young audiences. China’s Communist Youth League has officially endorsed it as a way to teach patriotism.

Billy Beane tries to build a successful baseball team with limited funds by using data analysis. While the Oakland Athletics have an incredible winning season, they don’t win the championship. The story centers on proving Beane’s unconventional methods work and his personal struggle with a tempting job offer. The movie ends with a thoughtful scene, not a celebratory win.

I was really excited to hear about Lucy Black’s role in the new ‘Spartacus’ series, and I recently read an interview with her about her time on ‘Ahsoka.’ She played Klothow, a Nightsister who helped both Grand Admiral Thrawn and Morgan Elsbeth when they faced off against Ahsoka. She said getting to be part of the ‘Star Wars’ universe was a lot of fun – she described it as ‘playful’ and a great experience for fans of all ages, which is awesome to hear!