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Top 5 Greatest Movies to Watch on Fourth of July

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9 hours ago

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Top 5 Greatest Movies to Watch on Fourth of July

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Most of the country is already engaged in grilling hot dogs and hamburgers, and hosting family and friends while celebrating America's independence on the Fourth of July. While watching fireworks is always the best thing about the holiday, there are some choice movies that go right along with this celebratory day. More news: Remembering Michael Madsen: Top 5 Movies of Beloved Actor's Career Here is a look at the top five movies to watch on the Fourth of July. 5. Saving Private Ryan There might be nothing more patriotic than taking in the Steven Spielberg Magnum Opus of "Saving Private Ryan." The WWII film follows Tom Hanks as John H. Miller, a captain in the U.S. Army, who must lead his troops on D-Day. Miller and his platoon not only survive the onslaught in Normandy, but they are tasked with the unthinkable. Miller and his group must save the life of Private James Ryan, whose brothers have been killed in action. Miller must not go on a suicide mission to save Ryan from the same fate as his brothers. 4. The Patriot There might not be a more heralded movie that covers America's independence than the 2000 Mel Gibson classic, "The Patriot." In "The Patriot," Gibson stars as Benjamin Martin, a war veteran from the French and Indian War, who must vote on a levy to support the Continental Army. After the British invade and take over Charleston, Martin must leap into action to save his son, Gabriel, and his entire family. Colonel William Tavington kills Benjamin's younger son, Thomas, leading to an all-out attack on the invading British. Martin is then pulled into the war, where he leads a militia that eventually overruns Lord Cornwallis' army at Yorktown. More news: Fan-Favorite Marvel Star Lands M Bison Role in 'Street Fighter' Adaptation 3. Captain America: The First Avenger One of the earlier entries in the grand Marvel Cinematic Universe is "Captain America: The First Avenger." Starring Chris Evans as the titular hero, Steve Rogers, who undergoes an experimental "super soldier" serum, becoming the world's first Avenger. In the height of World War II, Johann Schmidt uncovers a weapon called the Tesseract and is keen on unlocking its ungodly powers. America is set on stopping the Nazi regime, and Rogers takes on the mantle of Captain America. Captain America must now stop Schmidt, who has turned into the Red Skull due to using the super serum, which transformed him. 2. The Sandlot Kids come of age at a baseball camp in "The Sandlot" (1993). Kids come of age at a baseball camp in "The Sandlot" (1993). 20th Century Fox "The Sandlot" was released in 1993, and still remains one of the greatest sports fils ever made, along with being one of the best Fourth of July movies. "The Sandlot" follows the life of Scott "Scotty" Smalls, as he has moved to Los Angeles with his mother and new stepdad. Smalls runs into a group of friends that play neighborhood baseball, led up by Benny "The Jet" Rodriguez. Smalls and the group get close, and "The Sandlot" contains one of the greatest Fourth of July moments, as the kids play baseball under the fireworks. Benny hits a massive home run as the fireworks in the sky explode. 1. Independence Day While the rest of the films on this list surely make sense, some might be scratching their heads on why a sci-fi film is considered to be one of the greatest Fourth of July films ever made. It's quite simple, as Bill Pullman's speech as the President of the United States might be one of the greatest speeches in cinematic history. One might say this speech could have been said by George Washington when the United States of America was fighting Britain for independence. Pullman stars as President Thomas J. Whitmore, who takes command of an air base and delivers a massive speech to the awaiting fighters that are taking on an alien race that has invaded Earth. "Independence Day" stars Will Smith as Captain Steven Hiller, Jeff Goldblum as David Levinson, and Bill Pullman as the president. When aliens invade the planet, their lives will become forever intertwined when they band together to protect the planet from sure destruction. For more movies, head to Newsweek Movies.

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'X-Files' Composer Mark Snow Dead at 78

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Mark Snow, best known as the game-changing composer for "The X-Files," has died. Variety reports the composer died at his home Friday in Connecticut. He was 78. Read More: 'The Office' Star Announces He's Quitting Comedy Snow was a 15-time Emmy nominee, and six of those nominations were for the 200-plus episodes of "The X-Files" he scored. He also received nominations for TV movies and miniseries including "An American Story," "Children of the Dust," "Helter Skelter," "Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All," and "Something About Amelia." Composer Mark Snow attends The Television Academy Presents: Score! A concert celebrating music composed for television at Royce Hall, UCLA on May 21, 2014 in Westwood, California. Composer Mark Snow attends The Television Academy Presents: Score! A concert celebrating music composed for television at Royce Hall, UCLA on May 21, 2014 in Westwood, California. Earl Gibson III/WireImage While his work on "The X-Files" may be what he remains most remembered for, he also scored other series like "Blue Bloods," "Smallville," "T.J. Hooker," "Hart to Hart," and "The Ghost Whisperer." "His limitless talent and boundless creativity was matched only by the generosity he bestowed upon other composers who sought his guidance," said composer Sean Callery, who saw Snow as a mentor. "He would give the most inspiring and intelligent feedback when listening to the work of other young artists (myself included)." "He combined his decades of experience with the encouragement that composers cultivate: to trust in themselves, embrace their own unique voice, and learn to rely on their own instincts. And he did so with a humor and self-deprecation that made his wisdom all the more enduring." He continued that Snow's "The X-Files" work "brought an entirely new language of musical storytelling to television." While Snow started out in the 1970s writing for full orchestra, he would wind up becoming a pioneer in transitioning to an entirely electronic environment. He did most of his work alone in a home studio. Variety recounts Snow being "amused" when his intro score for "The X-Files" became a hit across Europe. "Nothing really big happens in the song," Snow said. "It stays in D-minor, there's no singing, drums or guitars, and it was a smash hit. That's pretty wild." Snow became a frequent collaborator with "The X-Files" creator Chris Carter. Along with scoring the two films "The X-Files" and "The X-Files: I Want to Believe," he went on to compose the scores for Carter's other TV series: "Harsh Realm," "The Lone Gunmen," and "Millennium." Mark Snow is survived by his wife Glynnis, his three daughters, and his grandchildren. More TV: 'Buffy' Reboot Star Teases Return of Dead Characters 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Canceled

'The Office' Star Announces He's Quitting Comedy

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12 hours ago

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'The Office' Star Announces He's Quitting Comedy

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Craig Robinson has been a regular fixture in the world of screen comedy for years, in everything from sitcoms like "The Office" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" to films like "Pineapple Express" and "This Is the End". But now Robinson says he's leaving comedy behind for good. The "Hot Tub Time Machine" star put out two different videos on his Instagram account about this huge life change. In the first video, Robinson said, "Just want you to hear it from me. I am quitting comedy, but not for nothing. It's been an amazing run, and y'all been amazing and wonderful. But I'm following something bigger. So, you know, thank you so much. I love you, and stay tuned." Read More: 'Buffy' Reboot Star Teases Return of Dead Characters The caption to the video mentioned Robinson working on "something huge" and named it his "true calling." The cast of "The Office" which aired on NBC from 2005 to 2013. The cast of "The Office" which aired on NBC from 2005 to 2013. NBC Robinson released a video the following day, asking for advice because he had encountered "a few bumps in the road." He captioned the video, "Turns out having a dream and building a business with your friends are two VERY different things. I can't go into detail just yet, but for real though any help would be huge." So far the celebrity world has turned out to voice their support to Robinson as well as a few jokes. Robinson's "The Office" co-star Kate Flannery commented on one of his posts, writing "We love you, craig!!! Go big, my friend!!!" "Scream" alum David Arquette wrote "I hope it involves Music! You're brilliant at whatever you chose to do." Meanwhile, Howie Mandel joked, "Being a dancer is tough, but go for it." Former talk show host Arsenio Hall wrote, "You been called to preach? 'If loving you is wroo0ng, – – – I don't wanna be riiiiiight'!" Including upcoming projects, Robinson has 100 acting credits listed on IMDb, starting in 2001. His credits include "Ghosted", "Dolemite Is My Name", "The Cleveland Show", "American Dad!", "Krapopolis", "Reno 911!", "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story", "Knocked Up", "Big Mouth", and more. Along with his comedy and acting career, Robinson has shown a passion for music. Since 2007 he's been a member of the funk/hip-hop/R&B band The Nasty Delicious. Speaking on Vulture's Good One podcast, Robinson said, "When I am with the band, I feel like I can fly — like being at an Earth, Wind & Fire concert. Sometimes I'm a straight musician, sometimes I'm doing comedy and music, sometimes it's straight comedy and the band is quiet. It's all-encompassing." More TV: 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Canceled 'Harry Potter' Reboot Series Casts Four of Its Best Villains

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