That’s why it’s always a pleasant surprise when films likeGaslightandGildahave a happy ending.

Motherless Brooklyntackles the controversial topic of thegentrification of low-income neighborhoods.

When Amelia goes missing, he teams up with her paid enforcer to solve the case.

Glenn Ford and Rita Hayworth embracing in Gilda

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In the end, the bad guys win, and Amelia is killed flagging down a car.

Spielberg’sfuturistic world-buildinggives audiences that classic Spielberg awe-inspiring feeling.

However, some miss the philosophical questions the film has that make this movie so nuanced.

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Also, for better or worse, it’s infamouslyresponsible for giving us the term Gaslighting.

Fisher reconciles his relationship with his father in his dream by deciding to make a business of his own.

The film’s first thirty minutes are deceptively sweet as Ellen and Rich meet and fall in love.

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Gildais about how love can quickly turn into hate.

“Glenn Fordand Hayworth’s hilariously sexy and combative back-and-forth almost makes the film.

Meanwhile, the replicant Roy loses his humanity in the search to extend his battery life.

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By the time Decker finally finds Roy, they both realize the value of life.

Roy learns life is precious and worth saving, even if he can’t save himself.

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