An independent, ad-free Australian publication offering in-depth film interviews, reviews and cultural coverage, often tied to festival screenings and documentaries. Readers get filmmaker conversations, podcast episodes and occasional ticket giveaways.
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Noah Smith's blog covers economics, AI, politics, and culture, including essays on film, AI progress, and political critique. Readers get long-form analysis mixing policy commentary with personal reflections on current events.
Nick Hornby's personal essays cover music, books, football, TV and film, written with wry self-deprecation and close attention to memory and teaching. The excerpts show a clear, witty voice that connects his own experiences to broader cultural observations.
A personal culture newsletter of essays and opinion on films, books, shows, music and the politics of beauty, identity and pop culture. Readers get a distinctive first-person voice, with one piece republished from Harper's Bazaar.
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