NYT readers voted Mike Judge's 2006 satire 'Idiocracy' the film that best captures the American experience, beating 'The Godfather.' Two outlets cover this, and it's a genuine cultural moment, a dystopian comedy now seen as prophetic.
entertainmentMonday, July 6, 2026
Idiocracy named most American film ever
NYT readers picked 'Idiocracy' as the film that best captures the American experience, beating out classics like 'The Godfather.' Meanwhile, 'House of the Dragon' fans are unpacking a shocking betrayal and a new Targaryen reveal, and a Steve Perry deep cut gets a surprise re-record with the sons of Toto and Phil Collins.
Today's big stories
Two pieces of news dominated the day: a surprising cultural verdict and a major character reveal in Westeros.

The big 'House of the Dragon' reveal this week: Prince Daeron Targaryen finally appears in the show, changing the power balance in the Dance of the Dragons. The article explains his lore significance and what his introduction means for Team Black.
Steve Perry re-recorded Journey's 1986 deep cut 'It Could Have Been You' with Trev Lukather (son of Toto's Steve Lukather) and Nic Collins (son of Phil Collins). A rare and unexpected collaboration that started when Trev and his wife discovered the song on a road trip.
House of the Dragon fallout
Beyond the Daeron reveal, the episode's political betrayals and character dynamics are getting deep dives.
Corlys Velaryon publicly calls Rhaenyra's sons bastards in Episode 3, a shocking betrayal that redefines the succession crisis. Two outlets cover this moment, underscoring its importance in the season.

A detailed recap of Rhaenyra's first day as queen, highlighting the harsh realities of power, including rats in the throne room as a metaphor for her crumbling rule.
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