10 Patriotic Movies to Watch Today

Not feeling the barbecues and fireworks this year? We have you covered. If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.       10 Patriotic Movies to Watch on 4th of July   If you're not feeling super celebratory this year—and who can blame you—maybe you'll want to skip the barbecues and the fireworks in favor of a quiet 4th of July at home. I mean, Independence Day is on a Wednesday this year, so you can't get too wild anyway. But maybe you'll want to put in the minimum amount of patriotic effort and watch a movie that will boost your American pride. Here are a few options, plus where to stream them. Read More           The 12 Best Single Malt Scotch Brands to Drink Now   Single malt scotch may get all the accolades, but the truth is that the best-selling whiskies coming out of Scotland are actually the blends. Still, single malts better speak to the character of a particular distillery from a specific region of Scotland, for obvious reasons. What's indisputable is that there are far too many excellent whisky distilleries making single malt scotch to include in one list. But here are 12 standouts that you should get to know better. Read More           How Midsommar Warped Sweden's Real Midsummer Festival Into Horror   What's fascinating about Midsommar, the new horror movie from Ari Aster, is how it slowly settles you into an isolated Swedish village, and gently elevates the tension of their customs until it's too late. We the viewers are the outsiders along with its main cast as they visit a commune in Hälsingland, Sweden to celebrate the nine-day summer solstice festival. They're approaching this trip—mostly—from a respectful anthropological standpoint. Esquire's Matt Miller talked to Swedish journalist and author Po Tidholm—who has written a book on Swedish traditions—to sort through the real history of this festival. Read More           The Six Best Movies to See in Theaters on the Fourth of July   While some Americans might celebrate the big day with cheeseburgers and fireworks, the best of us know that the real ticket to a laid back Fourth is inside a cold movie theater with a bag of popcorn bigger than your head. That's where Spider-Man comes in. And Swedish pagans with a startling bloodlust. And Woody from Toy Story. These are the best movies to see this Fourth of July, so celebrate the American way by reclining in a seat and staring at a screen. Read More           Stranger Things Star David Harbour Has Had His Own Trip to the Upside Down and Back   For the past few years, David Harbour has been trying to keep the law—and a hold on reality—in the streets of Hawkins, Indiana. As the show begins its third season, Esquire talks to the actor about his own journey. Read More           40 Photos of Celebs and Politicians Celebrating July 4   Ah, Fourth of July weekend. The point of no return in summer, sure, but more importantly, a great excuse to gather with friends and indulge in all there is to indulge in. It's also a day to celebrate America, of course, and that celebration isn't limited to you, me, and the pile of empty Budweiser cans on your kitchen floor. No, celebrities do it, too. And so here are some photos of famous folks—politicians included—celebrating the fourth in style. Read More         Read More on Esquire.com       Follow Us     Unsubscribe  Privacy Notice   esquire.com ©2019 Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Email Privacy, 300 W 57th St., Fl. 19 (sta 1-1), New York, NY 10019