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Just over a week has passed since the cinema debut of Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and astonishingly, it’s already a significant box office success. The blockbuster sequel had one of the top three openings this year when it premiered on screens at the beginning of September, and once again it topped the Top 10 charts over the weekend just gone. By the end of 2024, it’s expected to be one of the biggest screen hits… which is rather surprising given that the studio initially requested a hefty $50 million reduction in its budget to secure a theatrical release.

As a dedicated admirer, I can confidently say that Paul Newman and Steve McQueen were two unparalleled leading men in Hollywood, their magnetic personas leaving an indelible impression on viewers and solidifying them as true acting icons. In the year 1974, these extraordinary talents combined their skills to lead the cast of the pulse-pounding catastrophe spectacle, The Towering Inferno. This gripping tale centers around the heroic attempts of two fearless heroes as they strive tirelessly to rescue countless individuals trapped within a blazing skyscraper.

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