While I disagree with Mr Minio, his literal claim wasn't necessarily that non-American cinema was better, but rather once you go for that wider pool of movies, he thinks there's a lot in there that is.
Maybe there was an implication there, but I will point out, one of the films on his list is American.
Maybe there was an implication there, but I will point out, one of the films on his list is American.
So he isn’t so much as dismissing its accomplishments, but rather trying to draw attention to other more worthy ( in his opinion ) films from around the world.