Calma Gris is an essay newsletter that examines the industrial history of American cinema, arguing that studios, directors and films are outcomes of wider systems of technology, finance and distribution. Its issues also include reflective pieces on generational change, technological acceleration and cultural memory, with some issues published in Spanish.
Website: https://www.calmagris.com/
Deeply researched profiles and histories of animators and films from around the world, with a focus on Japanese animation and independent artists. Each issue also includes animation news bits and a closing note.
A personal creator newsletter with practical lessons on making short-form and YouTube video, drawing on film history and the author's own mistakes. Readers get candid behind-the-scenes reflections and concrete advice on framing, captions, preparation and how to talk about AI tools.
A film history podcast that tells the stories behind classic Hollywood crime, scandal and censorship, such as the real case behind The Night of the Hunter and the collapse of the Hays Code. Each episode is a narrative deep dive aimed at film and true crime fans.
A research-driven personal newsletter by Sydney Urbanek exploring the intersection of popular music and moving images, currently a long-running multi-part series on Beyoncé's Parkwood Entertainment film output. Readers get detailed, cinephile-style film and music history with a reflective, essayistic voice.
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