Distract yourself from a hot summer with some hot romance. The Criterion Channel has assembled a stellar list of movies, from William Wyler’s delightful Roman Holiday to A Place in the Sun to Splendor in the Grass. Kick on the AC and enjoy the smoldering heat radiating from the screen.

The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate freedom—freedom to make a hungry shark happy, should one so please. That’s exactly what the vacationing tourists swarming Amity Island do over the holiday weekend in this summer blockbuster from Americana director Steven Spielberg. Watch

Whether you're feeling patriotic, reflective or in need of escapism, here's a list of flicks to chose from this Independence Day.