America's Birthday: The 30 Best Movies of the 21st Century
July 4, 2025
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Critique of Hollywood and Media Bias:
• Cruz argues that the NYT list prioritizes political messaging over storytelling and entertainment.
• He claims the list reflects elitist, left-leaning Hollywood values and ignores popular, inspirational, or patriotic films.
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Alternative Film List:
• Cruz presents his own list of 30 films from the past 25 years that he believes are more representative of quality cinema.
• His selections include:
• Gladiator, The Patriot, A Beautiful Mind, Lord of the Rings, Saving Private Ryan, American Sniper, Hidden Figures, Top Gun: Maverick, and Avatar.
• He emphasizes true stories, war films, musicals, and movies with strong moral or patriotic themes.
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Personal Movie Preferences:
• Cruz shares his favorite films (The Princess Bride, The Godfather, Scarface, Fletch), and discusses his love for musicals and classic comedies.
• He recounts personal anecdotes, including taking his mother to Broadway shows and watching Saving Private Ryan and Dallas Buyers Club.
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Cultural Commentary:
• The conversation touches on broader cultural issues, such as the disconnect between Hollywood and everyday Americans, the importance of storytelling, and the role of cinema in shaping public perception.
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