From 'Borat' to 'The Godfather,' 'Ferris Bueller' to 'Sorry to Bother You,' these are the films that capture the nation's essence in a way the Founders didn’t exactly lay out 250 years ago. By Steven ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment. Stitch (voice of Chris Sanders) in "Lilo & Stitch." It was a big year for the live-action ...

Ask many cinephiles to pick the best American film ever made and many might pick The Godfather. That’s long been the go-to answer for most. But ask the question in a slightly different way — “What ...

To capture the spirit of the United States on its 250th birthday, we're asking some of the country’s most noted filmmakers and fans—actors, directors, producers, executives, and more—to tell us about ...

Ten writers on the films that get at the hopes, dreams, heartbreak and hilarity of the U.S.A. as it turns 250. Ten writers on the films that get at the hopes, dreams, heartbreak and hilarity of the ...

Though “Idiocracy” and “The Godfather” topped their list, the sheer range of suggestions shows how there are many ways to understand the country. By Stephanie Goodman With the country celebrating its ...

A few days ago, the New York Times ran a provocative listicle entitled “What Is the Definitive Movie About America?” Their writers came up with a couple of inspired choices, like “Dazed and Confused,” ...

It was the golden age of studio blockbusters, but it also gave us everything from ‘Back to the Future’ to ‘Blue Velvet.’ ...