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The film Die Hard was derived from a sequel to a novel that was made into a movie in 1968 starring Frank Sinatra. As a result, the makers of Die Hard were legally bound to offer the role of John McClane (eventually played by Bruce Willis) to Sinatra, then over 70 years old.
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The savory smell. The crunchy bite. The salty kick. The buttery finish. Americans will recognize the smell and flavor of their favorite moviegoing snack anywhere. Why is it that we feast our taste buds on these crisp kernels while our eyes feast on the big screen? A few converging aspects made
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