Happy 250th, America! Your birthday present? Season 3 of The E-List! As the country celebrates a milestone amid a deeply divided political and cultural moment, we're diving into the movies that have sold us an idea of America. From war films and historical dramas to stories that celebrate, question, or challenge the American Dream, we explore how Hollywood sells patriotism. Are we buying it? And what do these films reveal about American culture?

The Ulmer Scale is a ranking system for Hollywood personalities that measures their bankability, notoriety, and general popularity. There is an A List, a B List, a C List, and even a D List. Megan and Malaika are the E-List.