Readers Pick the Definitive Films That Capture America 04. July 2026 (11:01) Though “Idiocracy” and “The Godfather” topped their list, the sheer range of suggestions shows how there are many ways to understand the country.(New York Times)
Why ‘There Will Be Blood’ Is the Most American Movie 04. July 2026 (11:00) The New York Times Film Critic, Alissa Wilkinson, breaks down how Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2007 epic deconstructs and exemplifies American ideals.(New York Times)
Why Loving Good-Bad Movies Feels All Good 04. July 2026 (09:00) A pop culture reporter explains why she revels in debating movies that cross the line from bad to sublime.(New York Times)
Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now 03. July 2026 (17:00) This month’s recommendations include a dreamscape space opera, a dark time-travel diner comedy and an existential alien thriller.(New York Times)