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8. Hard Eight (1996) For Paul Thomas Anderson’s illustrious career took off, it was his first filmHard Eightthat served as a sort of teaser trailer for what was to come afterwards. Hard Eightis Paul Thomas Anderson’s engaging story of an old casino hustler and the young man he takes under his wing. When a difficult situation arises with a prostitute and a security consultant, the hustler is faced with hard choices around the secrets he’s been keeping....

8. “Le Festin” in Ratatouille (2007) “Le Festin” is a joyous ode to France that evokes the spirit of Pixar’sRatatouilleand the classic life of Paris. The lyrics to “Le Festin” tell the tale of Remy the Rat and his emotional journey throughRatatouille, spelling out his sadness at not being able to do what he loves most, as well as his hatred for stealing food. Sung wonderfully by Camille and co-written with Michael Giacchino, “Le Festin” is featured at the end of Pixar’s acclaimed picture, showing the film’s events from Remy’s perspective....

8.DiRT Rally 2.0 Perhaps the most sim-style racer on this list,DiRT Rally 2.0doesn’t even include a tutorial. What itdoesinclude is some fantastic rally racing that rewards patience and precision. If you’ve got a racing wheel you’re looking to use, it will definitely come in handy with this game. 7.F1 22 If you’re a Formula 1 fan—and if you’re not, you still might want to give it a shot—this is the racing game series for you....

8. “Anatomy Park” (Season 1, Episode 3) This episode plays out as a parody of the classic Steven Spielberg film, Jurassic Park. “Anatomy Park” is a hilarious thrill ride through a dying human body—and the dangers that await in it. The premise of the episode is that Rick sends Morty into a vagabond—one within whom Rick has built a theme park—to figure out what’s going wrong. But the whole operation goes haywire after the vagabond starts dying on Rick’s operating table....

8. Love Actually Richard Curtis’Love Actuallyis a British anthology film that follows the lives of various people over the Christmas season. They’re all socially inter-connected, and they all have problems with their love lives. The reason whyLove Actuallyworks so well—where many others like it have failed—is because its characters are likable. They’re all broken in their own ways, yet none are outright detestable. The best stories are those of Harry and Karen’s marriage under strain (played by Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman), Sarah and Karl’s intimate love affair (played by Laura Linney and Rodrigo Santoro), and Jamie’s love for Aurélia (played by Colin Firth and Lucia Moniz)....