A personal newsletter from a writer chronicling their year of travel, film, sport and cultural experiences, mixed with pointed commentary on current media and politics. Readers get a witty, irreverent mix of personal essays and sharp takes on the zeitgeist.
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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.
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.
Thoughtful film reviews of new releases that place each movie in its cultural and filmmaking context. Issues combine plot description with analysis of the director's approach, marketing and social background.
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