Today is America’s 250th birthday, and I’ve seen entertainment websites and publications everywhere trying to figure out what the best American films are, the best movies about America, or the most patriotic films to watch on Independence Day. Of course, you could just watch the 1996 film Independence Day, which feels like the obvious choice. Honestly, I’ve watched that movie on July 4th many times. This year, I tried to crack my movie brain open and find something different. Something off the beaten path. Something I didn’t think everyone else would be talking about. I’m sure plenty of people have … Continue reading America’s 250th: An American Tail: 40th Anniversary