Our picks for the movies that capture the spirit, history, and characters of America—for better or worse.

There’s just something cinematic about the open road.

Seven movies that have given me a greater love and appreciation for the narrative I carry.

After intense tryouts, wrenching roster cuts, and a motivational speech for the ages, our team of Top 10 Sports Movies is ready to go for the gold.

I take comfort in knowing that film noir—a genre that has existed for almost 100 years—has seen it all before. So here are few timeless, hard-won lessons and the noir films that illustrate them.

By all cinematic standards of today, this film is not only masterfully conceived—it is among Shyamalan’s very best.