A pop culture newsletter with humorous long-form essays on movies, TV and video games, plus quick reads and a podcast. Readers get irreverent, personal takes that examine blockbusters like Spider-Man, Star Wars and Predator through offbeat angles.
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Pop-culture writer Maureen Ryan shares personal essays on television, covering characters, TV history, and her Battlestar Galactica book in progress. The newsletter offers reflective, reported criticism and recovered past work from a long-time TV critic.
A comedian and TV host shares personal essays on pop culture, race and politics alongside posts promoting his interview podcast. Readers get commentary on current entertainment news and background on his podcast guests, written in a personal, humorous voice.
A long-running personal commentary newsletter by Danielle Belton covering Black politics, media, and wealth inequality with a sharp, irreverent voice. Readers get opinionated takes on race, culture and industry news, plus personal anecdotes and calls to participate in its profile series.
A personal pop culture newsletter mixing recommendations with essays on games, TV, music and daily life. Recent issues include a long autobiographical piece on BioWare's Mass Effect and casual commentary on the Winter Olympics.
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