When I was in 7th grade my (advanced) history class watched Ben-Hur over a two-day stretch. When the chariot scene happened and the one guy got trampled by another chariot, I cackled and said "That was awesome!" and my teacher (Mrs. Bechtold, BITCH!) screamed "I think that's APPALLING!!!" Well then don't show that gory shit to a bunch of 7th graders you moody bitch. Jee Whiz, go get laid.
I heard MGM was on the verge of bankruptcy as they were finishing Ben-Hur; they literally put everything on the line to release that film and prayed for the best, what a move!!! Charlton Heston is no doubt an icon. He had a great life; may he rest in peace.
