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

Why do we love (or hate) the Minions? Simply put, they’re everywhere: Illumination Studios’ mascots have existed in the public consciousness for 16 years at this point, across six (now seven) feature ...

Norwegian striker Erling Haaland has become a social media darling during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, especially a meme of him ...

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