Art
In Charlottesville: The True Alt-Right, creator "Shaun" lays out a recreation of the deadly 2017 event in Virginia with a precision only possible through social media documentation.
Interview
The online series Hot Ones has guests eat a series of increasingly hot wings while being asked incisive questions. It's a welcome respite from the blandness of most entertainment junkets.
Art
As the landscape for cultural production shifts, it's worth asking what does or does not constitute a documentary now. Here are some thoughts.
Art
YouTube is full of videos of nasty skin conditions getting treated, many of which have over a million views. What's behind our morbid fascination with such entertainment?
Film
Some exciting things to stream right now include a half-hour monologue on masculinity and abuse, a look at the difficulties of building public housing, and a survey of all the weird and wonderful Simpsons fan creations.
Film
The documentary Jawline looks at the strange modern landscape of social media celebrity through the story of one aspiring influencer.
Art
YouTube creator Syrmor talks to people in an online social game. Their stories are often harrowing and emotional — even though they're coming from the mouths of cartoon characters.
Film
Some exciting things to stream right now include a video essay on Unbreakable, “The right way to kill a fish,” and a look at the club kids of Chengdu, China.
Film
SB Nation's Jon Bois brings a singular style to his video storytelling.
Art
Some exciting things to stream right now include "The IMAX of the 1890s," a video essay on My Own Private Idaho, and "How Silent Films Invented the Soundtrack."
Art
This week, in our ongoing series on the best recent documentaries, we also highlight shorts about video games, reflecting the close relationship between YouTube and gaming.
Art
Many channels have made popular videos about "scary" things like abandoned asylums or amusement parks. But there is a different trend which reveals the mundane decay of the suburbs.