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

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Alien invasion films throw you into heart-pounding chaos, where extraterrestrial forces clash with human survival across America’s cities and heartlands. These movies mix sci-fi wonder with raw ...

The Cryptozoology & Paranormal Museum in Littleton, North Carolina, caters specifically to those of us who think “normal” is ...