But such is cinema itself, a panoply of viewpoints, themes, and scenarios.
Here are 10 likeminded pairings to watch based on the Best Picture bracket.
Still, ifJames Cameronis taking suggestions, canAvatar 3be inspired byBull Durham?
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From director Elaine May,Mikey and Nickyis a similar tale of male friendship with a tragic turn.
But over the course of a wild night, tempers flare and their connection frays.
Both films present moving, thrilling takes on the messiness of mother-daughter relationships.
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And as a bonus, you get to enjoy a Jamie Lee Curtis double feature.
BothThe FabelmansandCinema Paradisospin myth-like yarns about movies and their power to both heal and destroy.
Tar and Gideon are both pinned to metaphorical metronomes, hurdling toward their demise.
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Both stories take aLord of the Fliesapproach to feral instincts that emerge in the wilderness.
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