Best year ever: Looking closer at American Beauty
How do we talk about “American Beauty” today?
Sam Mendes’ tragicomedy was released to critical acclaim 25 years ago. It was a commercial success, bringing in $130 million in the United States to become the 13th-highest grosser of 1999. It also dominated the Oscars, bringing home trophies for best picture, best actor, best director, best screenplay and best cinematography. “American Beauty” was larg…
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