Foolscap is a community of speculative fiction and games fans running weekly games, a reading group and a Discord, after ending its large annual convention. Its newsletter covers convention logistics, panel schedules and the group's reflections on its future.
Website: https://www.foolscap.org/
Fansplaining publishes essays and cultural criticism about fandom, covering fan communities, fanfiction history, and how media companies treat fans. Issues combine historical background, community analysis and some collaborative pieces from other outlets.
EX Research is a weekly-ish essay newsletter analysing internet culture through visual trend reports and longform commentary on games, memes, fandom and online aesthetics. Readers get sharp, witty takes on why culture feels samey and where cool actually comes from.
Tails' Channel is a fan-run news and review site covering the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, including comic reviews, exhibit coverage and rumours. Readers get spoiler-aware reviews of IDW and manga releases plus event reporting with photos.
A personal essay newsletter examining how creatives and audiences connect with film and television, from passing movies down to children to the psychology of theme-park fandom and critiques of Hollywood satire. Readers get reflective, thoughtful takes on why movies matter and the tensions between art and commerce.
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