The Best Articles in TV & Film
The most useful articles and videos in TV & Film from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 TV & Film Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved in TV & Film by Refind users in 2023 so far.
Videos
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Police: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
As nationwide protests over the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor are met with police brutality, John Oliver discusses how the histories of policing ...
Michael Moore Presents: Planet of the Humans
Michael Moore presents Planet of the Humans, a documentary that dares to say what no one else will this Earth Day — that we are losing the battle to stop cli...
Why we all need subtitles now
It's not you — the dialogue in TV and movies has gotten harder to hear.Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bs...
Rian Johnson & The Daniels Discuss Directing, Film Genres and New Projects
Presented by Rolex | Rian Johnson and directing-duo Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert discuss feature filmmaking, tone-shifting, genre-bending and disavowing ...
All Quiet on the Western Front
All Quiet on the Western Front tells the gripping story of a young German soldier on the Western Front of World War I. Paul and his comrades experience first...
Trending
These links are currently making the rounds in TV & Film on Refind.
#132: The contagious visual blandness of Netflix
Shared by 75, including mrbrown
Mumbling actors, bad speakers or lazy listeners? Why everyone is watching TV with subtitles on
Subtitles aren’t just for the hard of hearing, with Netflix reporting 40% of its viewers regularly use them. But do we just enjoy them or is there a more annoying reason?
‘I'm Not a Victim’: Pamela Anderson Opens Up About Money, Abuse and the ‘Assholes’ Behind ‘Pam &…
On the first day of shooting “Home Improvement” in April 1991, Pamela Anderson emerged from her dressing room on the Walt Disney Studios lot and found series star Tim Allen loitering in the hallway…
"Monorail!" How Conan O’Brien Came Up With an Iconic ‘Simpsons’ Episode
It all started with a ridiculous billboard
The best use for AI eye contact tech is making movie stars look straight at the camera
Making high drama feel like a scene from The Office.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles in TV & Film—all under 10 minutes.
The 100 Greatest Movies of All Time
The movies are now more than 100 years old. That still makes them a young medium, at least in art-form years (how old is the novel? the theater? the painting?). But they’re just old enough to…
What Stories Do Teens Want to See in Movies and TV?
A new survey finds that teens are interested in hopeful, uplifting content and diverse stories in the entertainment they watch.
There Is No Mary Problem in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
George’s vision of his wife without him is essential to the film, but critics continue to miss its true—and profound—meaning.
Why does all "eat the rich" satire look the same now?
From Glass Onion and The Menu to Triangle of Sadness , right now, there's only one message (ironically) coming out of Hollywood: rich people are bad.
The best movies and TV of 2022, picked for you by NPR critics
Whether you plan to head out to the theater, or binge from the couch, our critics have gathered together their favorite films and TV shows of the year. Happy watching!
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles in TV & Film.
17 of the Most Disturbing Films Ever Made
These are great works of art you'll never want to see again.
How a Nepo Baby Is Born
Hollywood has always loved the children of famous people. In 2022, the internet reduced them to two little words.
Nicolas Cage Can Explain It All
GQ’s April cover star details why every extraordinary thing about his wild work and life actually makes perfect sense.
Netflix’s Bad Habits Have Caught Up With It
A deep look at what happened to the company, and what will happen next.
Thought Leaders
We monitor hundreds of thought leaders, influencers, and newsletters in TV & Film, including:
Variety
The business of entertainment.
Guardian TV
The latest TV news and reviews from the @guardian
NYT Watching
Get the most out of your screen time with movie and TV recommendations, news and commentary from @nytimes experts.
The Ringer
Sports. TV. Movies. Pop Culture. Music.
Pipe Wrench
What if a dinner party were a magazine? And a 2022 National Magazine Award finalist? Pipe Wrench! No. 8 out now! @pipewrenchmag@mastodon.online
Publications
We monitor hundreds of publications, blogs, newsletters, and news sources in TV & Film, including:
The Ringer
Sports. TV. Movies. Pop Culture. Music.
Vulture
Devouring culture. Find us on Instagram: @Vulture Get Vulture's daily newsletter: http://nym.ag/39gtEv0
Vox
Understand the news. Support Vox with a contribution: http://vox.com/give-now
Allure
The Beauty Expert 💄 #AllureBestofBeauty http://instagram.com/allure
Esquire
Style, Storytelling, Culture, Attitude. Est. 1933.
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