A Night To Remember
Since the horrific sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912, many films have been created as an attempt to remember this tragedy. Both critically acclaimed films James Cameron’s Titanic and Roy Ward Baker’s A Night to Remember won audiences over, but how historically accurate are they? While Cameron’s film illustrates all the events, the main plot focuses on a love story between Jack and Rose, played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet’s characters. Roy Ward Baker’s A Night to Remember gives an account of characters from each class and their struggle during the sinking, without the budget and technology of the Titanic. Regardless, it is remembered and acknowledged for its ability to stay true to the events that occurred.
Apollo 13
The Apollo 13 mission has been adapted into a film too many times to count. However, 25 years after the moon exploration occurred, this 1955 film directed by Ron Howard finally made a credible film. It accounted for all of the smallest of details and waited for technology to advance to do so. All in all, Howard did an outstanding job and accomplished what other directors failed to do in their renditions.