Every Tuesday, a newsletter about film, television, and culture. In high resolution! A not too serious exploration of how culture, economics, and technology shape the movies we watch and the stories they tell.

By Bernardo Hippert

· Launched 4 months ago

The Saddest Thing About Toy Story 5

Pixar’s latest sequel warns against screen addiction, then accidentally repeats one of tech’s most seductive lies.

23 hrs ago•Bernardo Hippert

Why Everyone Is Obsessed With Obsession

Audiences don't always want a great movie. They want to be surprised by something they already recognize.

Jun 9•Bernardo Hippert

This Is How You Go From YouTube to Hollywood

The old path was film school, festivals, and gatekeepers. Backrooms and Obsession reveal another way in.

Jun 2•Bernardo Hippert

Why Movies Feel Disposable Today?

Mar 13•Bernardo Hippert

A24’s The Drama Exposes Our Addiction to Other People’s Opinions

Apr 10•Bernardo Hippert

Why Won't Movies Engage With the 2020s?

May 19•Bernardo Hippert

Whoever Said Cinema Was Dead Has Tickets for This Summer.

May 12•Bernardo Hippert

Why Everyone Is Obsessed With Obsession

Jun 9•Bernardo Hippert

The Algorithm Will Never Recommend Your Favorite Movie

Mar 20•Bernardo Hippert

The Algorithm Will Never Recommend Your Favorite Movie

The industry has always lived between creativity and commerce. But today, one side is clearly winning.

Mar 20•Bernardo Hippert