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Ordinary People to Raging Bull, DW Wolves to Goodfellas

posted 7 years ago by TheFearmakers

Popularity Over Greatness began with HGWMV beating CITIZEN KANE, which was practically illegal upon release and then praised and for technical and storytelling aspects unequaled forever: Plus a 25 year old kid playing a man of all ages: from 30 to 80.

Really Good Usually Triumphs over Completely Great in Hollywood. But the people in The Know, Know...

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