Short reviews of streaming trailers and new releases, mostly on Netflix, covering true crime, holiday shows and series. Each issue gives an impression of tone, pacing and performances along with what works and what doesn't.
Website: https://buzz.streamwatchguide.com/
TV critic Alan Sepinwall publishes episode recaps, season reviews and weekly check-ins covering current prestige television, along with podcast and anniversary pieces. Readers get spoiler-filled critical analysis plus a roundup of his recent work elsewhere.
A film critic with four decades of experience reviews movies in theaters and on demand, with star ratings and pop culture commentary. Readers get opinionated, well-informed critiques and context about new releases.
Media scholar Amanda Lotz shares research-based analysis of how people actually use and make media in the twenty-first century, drawing on interviews, surveys and her published work. Readers get evidence-led challenges to conventional thinking about social media, streaming and the media industries.
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