You may be surprised to learn about the favorite films of some well-known celebrities. Here’s a list of their top picks:
1. Zendaya: The actress and singer, known for her roles in “Spider-Man: Homecoming” and “Euphoria,” enjoys a variety of films. According to Far Out Magazine, her favorites include “A Wrinkle in Time,” “Get Out,” “Superbad,” “Interstellar,” and “If Beale Street Could Talk.”
2. Keanu Reeves: The action star, famous for his roles in “The Matrix” and “John Wick,” has a taste for the surreal. Far Out Magazine reports that David Lynch’s “Eraserhead” is his top choice, followed by the “Star Wars” franchise.
3. Morgan Freeman: The Oscar-winning actor, known for his roles in “The Shawshank Redemption” and “Million Dollar Baby,” has a soft spot for the musical “Moulin Rouge!” He once said, “My favorite movie that I didn’t work on? ‘Moulin Rouge!’ I just think that movie is fabulous.”
4. Barack Obama: The former President of the United States has a preference for classic films. In a Facebook post from 2016, he listed “The Godfather” and “The Godfather II” as his favorite movies.
5. Johnny Depp: The versatile actor, known for his roles in “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Edward Scissorhands,” has a favorite film that may not be as well-known. According to Entertainment Weekly, “Down by Law” is Depp’s all-time favorite movie.
Here’s a brief history of one of the mentioned films:
– “The Godfather”: Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and released in 1972, this crime drama is based on the novel by Mario Puzo. It stars Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone, the patriarch of a powerful mafia family, and Al Pacino as his son Michael, who reluctantly takes over the family business. The film is widely regarded as one of the greatest movies of all time and won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Bullet points for “The Godfather”:
– Directed by Francis Ford Coppola
– Released in 1972
– Based on the novel by Mario Puzo
– Stars Marlon Brando and Al Pacino
– Won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture
– Considered one of the greatest movies of all time