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.

American Gangster, an epic crime movie starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe, and directed by Ridley Scott, tells the compelling true story of Harlem crime boss Frank Lucas, leading many ...

Moviegoers watch the animated film Ne Zha 2 on Feb. 14 in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, China. (Chi Shiyong/VCG via Getty Images) With the United States and China locked in an escalating trade war ...

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 ...

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November is Native American Heritage Month, and it’s an ideal time for movie-watching. Whether you’re watching movies on a chilly weekend, as an alternative to football, or after a football game, ...