45 controversial films that sparked bans, protests, and national debate

Stacker researched films that provoked national controversy, highlighting 45 of the most significant along with their IMDb user rating and Metascore.
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Enchanted ending explained: Why doesn’t Edward’s true love kiss work on Giselle?

Enchanted ending explained as Giselle chooses Robert, Edward’s true love kiss fails, and Narissa’s dragon twist reveals how ...
American Songwriter

Paul Stanley Originally Wrote This Song for KISS Before It Was Recorded by Ronnie Spector, Cher, and Desmond Child

"Love on a Rooftop" made its way onto Ronnie Spector's album, and also featured former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick.

Oscars Shock as Category Ends in a Tie for First Time in 14 Years: “I’m Not Joking”

The 2026 Oscar for best live-action short film resulted in expectedly big drama Sunday night when the category resulted in a ...

2 Movies Win Best Live Action Short Film at 2026 Oscars in Rare Awards Show Tie

One category resulted in a rare tie at the 2026 Oscars. Two short films, The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva, both won awards for best live action short film at the 98th Academy Awards ...

A Surprising Oscars Tie Is the Seventh in Academy Awards History

The most recent tie came in 2013, when “Skyfall” and “Zero Dark Thirty” both won in the category of best sound editing. In ...

The Staggering Number Of Brands Owned By Hershey

Famed for their iconic chocolates, you may not be aware of the conglomerate that the Hershey Company really is, including ...