A humorous personal essay newsletter that riffs on pop culture, film, and everyday sayings with a comedic, first-person voice. Each issue takes a contrarian or curious angle, such as disliking Superman, the history of sound in cinema, or the misattributed definition of insanity.
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Greil Marcus publishes a recurring Real Life Rock Top 10 of music, video and cultural oddities, plus an Ask Greil column answering reader questions about music and culture. Each issue is a personal, essayistic take on concerts, songs and found objects.
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.
Personal essays by Connor Tapp on film, music, politics, media and sports history, including a deep South Carolina Gamecocks football archive. Recent issues cover horror movies, a song-focused series, and film reviews with a personal angle.
Bill Hanstock writes long-form, personal movie reviews and film commentary, covering new releases like Wildwood, Digger and Verity. Readers get a witty, opinionated take on cinema, including star careers, studio histories and the appeal of pulp.
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