For one, July kicks off with a celebration of American patriotism that, sight unseen, is destined to offer too much undeserved pride in a nation that continues to embrace white nationalism, tech-dweebism,

The lineups on streaming have turned over, and while we’ve already recommended the new movies on Netflix and the best movies on Netflix, we’ve rounded up some personal favorites to share as well — one brand-new to the service,

Lucky for you, we have just the solution: an Independence Day marathon of all the best movies and shows to help you celebrate the Stars and Stripes. That’s right — we’ve taken the liberty of listing out 10 films and series on Netflix that we have deemed essential viewing for this Fourth of July.