December 19th, 2023
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The most expensive film made (up to that time) at $200 million was released in theaters on this date. "Titanic" was written and directed by James Cameron, featured the drama of star-crossed lovers (Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet) paired with the amazing special effects re-creation of the doomed 1912 ocean liner's first and last voyage. The film won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, which tied it with 1959's Ben-Hur. The movie also solidified Celine Dion as a star with the soundtrack's key romantic song, "My Heart Will Go On."
