For about as long as movies have been around, Hollywood has been churning out patriotic American movies that make the country, and some of its most notable figures, look like larger than life icons.

Every country has certain cultural markers that help define its national identity, and in the United States, cinema is one of the most visible. American films often reflect the country’s values, ...

Starting with “The Birth of a Nation” in 1915, these are the movies that defined cinema—and the U.S.

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Jackie Chanis a rare example of an actor who has had successful careers on multiple continents, and his best American movies helped make him an international superstar. Chan got his start all the way ...

One of the highlights of the American summer is July 4th. Fireworks, parades, and barbecues are all staples of the celebration that marks the day on which America first declared its independence. As ...

Logan Kelly is a professional author, screenwriter, and proud cinemaphile. He studied screenwriting and film history while attending Valencia College, before moving to the New York Metro Area. For ...

If you’re obsessed with looksmaxxing and American Psycho’s Patrick Bateman aesthetic, here are 5 American Psycho-coded movies, from Fight Club to The Neon Demon, that explore image obsession and ...

Will Sorg grew up on a dairy farm in Minnesota. Will has been a movie lover since childhood to the extent that he cannot remember a time where he didn’t have the plot of the first 6 Star Wars movies ...