America In Ten Movies

Submitted by grandpa_chum on Wed, 01/18/2006 - 02:45
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  1. Once Upon A Time In America somewhat of a surprise that an italian could sum up the american dream and heartache so well in the same movie
  2. Once Upon A Time In The West capitalism, the mythic old west, and the lone gunman out for revenge all in the same film
  3. Do The Right Thing not even specifically for the racism, just the essential inner city fued/riot tale
  4. Citizen Kane even though I'm not a huge fan I can't deny it's 'Americanism'
  5. Rudy blue collar, father-son, American dream, the allure of football
  6. Field Of Dreams the best way to illustrate the magic of America's pastime
  7. Ride The High Country just what the title says
  8. Easy Rider freedom, need I explain?
  9. Scarface American dream with a slightly different approach, not to mention big guns, hot women, and all the F-word you can handle.
  10. Dr. Strangelove red scare mentality that has and will be around forever, paranoia at it's best
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My personal choices for ten movies to illustrate America to a foreigner.

here and there.