The Best Articles, Videos, and Newsletters in TV & Film
The most useful articles, videos, and newsletters in TV & Film from around the web, curated by thought leaders and our community.
Refind focuses on timeless pieces and updates the list whenever new, must-read articles or videos are discovered.
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 2026 so far.
Videos
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Why we all need subtitles now
It's not you — the dialogue in TV and movies has gotten harder to hear.
The Dark Truth About Hollywood's Child Actor Problem
Chris and Brett Cooper discuss the dark side of childhood actors in Hollywood. What was Brett Cooper's reaction to the 'Quiet On Set' documentary? What was B...
Apple - The House that Tim Cook Built (Full Documentary)
This video is about Apple, but mainly; it’s about Tim Cook. His journey, and how he carried a legacy to greater heights than anyone thought possible. Apple, ...
Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones
Travel around the world with author Dan Buettner to discover five unique communities where people live extraordinarily long and vibrant lives.SUBSCRIBE: http...
WHAT ON EARTH
A Golden LA Production Written and Directed by : Jimmy Marble Zizi: Suzanna Son Executive Producer: Matthew Marquis Head of Production: Arwa Ibrahim Producer:…
Trending
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Film and TV charity unveils landmark mental health principles for UK industry
Move comes after 35% of sector workers surveyed described their mental health as ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’
Steven Spielberg says he's 'never used AI' in any of his films
At SXSW, Steven Spielberg said AI has uses in many fields, but not when it comes to replacing creative people in film and TV writing.
Patricia Cornwell on Crime and Creativity
The prolific novelist—whose most famous character, the forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta, is played by Nicole Kidman in a TV adaptation premièring in March—discusses a few of her perennial rereads.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles in TV & Film—all under 10 minutes.
The TV industry finally concedes that the future may not be in 8K
With virtually no content and limited benefits, 8K TVs were doomed.
How Reality Television Warps Our Understanding of Political and Economic Realities
In the television industry, ratings are often the most valued currency. In political discourse, however, the sheer quantity of onlookers pales in significance. Instead, its composition holds sway. …
Minecraft’s massive, blocky success, explained
How Gen Z fans turned a video game into movie theater mayhem.
Q&A: The legendary VFX artist who brought Captain Davy Jones, ‘The Abyss,’ and more to life
The award winning VFX artist discusses the past and future of the field ahead of a new season of ‘Light & Magic’ on Disney+.
When rock music met ancient archeology: the enduring power of Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii
The 1972 concert film Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii, back in cinemas this week, would change the way many thought of Pompeii.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles in TV & Film.
14 Movies That Highlight the Best in Humanity: 2025
It’s time again for the Greater Goodies, honoring movies from the past year that exemplify human strengths and virtues.
From the fashion to the speeches to the music, this was an Oscars of few surprises. 5…
Independent film Anora won the Oscar for best film in a ceremony which was marked for how lacklustre it all was.
The Most Consequential TV Show in History
A new book about The Apprentice reveals how the 45th president was shaped by tawdry reality-TV culture.
Savage Entertainment
A new version of Tinto Brass and Bob Guccione’s notorious 1979 film ‘Caligula’ provides a valuable record of one of the most fascinating disasters in cinema history.
The Life and Death of Hollywood, by Daniel Bessner
Film and television writers face an existential threat
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