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.

In a July 4th weekend edition of Screen Gab, the film and TV experts at The Times share what they're going to curl up with when the fireworks stop.

You may have noticed a distinct lack of science fiction options at the box office this summer unless you count Jurassic World Rebirth. But if you're looking for something out of this world, you're going to need some help finding suitable options for the July 4th holiday weekend.