The best Movies newsletters

David Chen's newsletter offers film and TV criticism alongside writing on tech, media and online creator culture. The excerpts are sharp, opinionated reviews that pair close reading of movies with analysis of how they fit genre and industry trends.

The Reveal is a film criticism newsletter by Scott Tobias and collaborators, mixing essayistic reviews of individual movies with series like a Sight & Sound greatest-films countdown and occasional news and reading recommendations. Readers get literate, personal takes on classic and genre films plus updates on the writers' books, events and screenings.

A historian and U.S. Forest Service employee's newsletter that mixes deep-dive reflections on overlooked movies like Battleship with updates on his podcast, website, and Indigenous public-lands work. Readers get history-through-pop-culture commentary plus behind-the-scenes news about Colorado and tribal partnerships.

A film critic's newsletter with reviews of movies in theaters and on demand, plus pop culture commentary. Readers get star-rated takes on new releases with critical context and sharp, witty observations.

Film critic Peter Travers writes star-rated reviews of new movies and TV series, plus commentary on streaming and awards. It also includes a reader Q&A column, 'Ask Peter', on film history and Oscar snubs.

Commentary Track is a film and TV newsletter offering critical reviews of new releases and older films, such as a restored cut of Ken Russell's The Devils and John Malkovich's performance in Wild Horse Nine. Each review combines plot summary with analysis of themes, genre history and filmmaking choices.

Blank Check is the newsletter companion to a film podcast that examines directors' filmographies, featuring live show announcements, screening events, and hosts' opinions on new releases and industry news. Issues mix brief logistics with conversational, opinionated film commentary and recommendations.

Stat Significant publishes data-driven essays and a weekly Monday Roundup on movies, music, TV and pop culture trends, using charts, streaming and box office numbers. Readers get concise statistical takes on chart history, cultural phenomena and entertainment industry business news.

A film-interview newsletter from Hagop Kourounian pairing director profiles with discussions of their personal style and fashion choices. Each issue combines a short personal note with long-form conversational interviews about recent films.

A film criticism newsletter offering reviews and interviews on recent movies, with some content behind a paid Gold Star tier. Readers get opinionated takes on new releases, actors and directors, with a focus on female-created and disabled-created work.

TheMovieBox is a news-style newsletter that rounds up upcoming movie and TV releases, trailers, and first-look previews, with weekly lists of theatrical, streaming, VOD and TV premieres. Each issue pairs short write-ups of new trailers with release dates and platforms so readers can plan what to watch.

A high school student media outlet from Kapaun Mt. Carmel publishing student-written reviews, opinion pieces and a school newspaper issue. Readers get a view of campus life and student perspectives on entertainment and school topics.

A podcast-style newsletter where three friends with different political views discuss current controversies and review films, including documentaries and Aaron Sorkin's work. Each issue mostly promotes the episode, links to podcast platforms and asks readers to subscribe or comment.