Web sites for both e-zines and print magazines devoted to classic film.
8763 Wonderland
A Web site that includes previously published articles and stories by award-winning screenwriter and journalist Rodger Jacobs, who often writes about movies and Hollywood. Click on the Archives link to find pieces going back to April, 2003. He is also leading a petition drive to rename the intersection of Hayworth Avenue and Sunset Boulevard in honor of F. Scott Fitzgerald on the 65th anniversary of his death in December of 2005.
Audience Magazine
This online journal for film enthusiasts has been around since 1968, and was converted entirely to an online magazine in December 1998. It features articles and reviews dealing with both current and classic films.
Big Reel
Web home of the 30-year-old print magazine focusing on Hollywood collectibles, including film, video, posters, autographs, memorabilia, features on stars and major collections. You'll also find classifieds. Some content is subscriber-only.
Bright Lights Film Journal
This quarterly film publication has been online since 1996, after the print edition was discontinued. Be sure to check the Archives for lots of great essays on classic film -- many of which are linked from our tribute articles.
The Cinema Laser
A collection of reviews of movies available on DVD and Laser Disc is only one part of Derek Germano's extensive online edition of the DVD and Laser Disc print journal of the same name.
Cinema Retro
The Web site for a nice-looking print magazine devoted to classic and cult films of the 60s & 70s, written about and by the actors and filmmakers of the era. Led by writers Lee Pfeiffer and Dave Worrall. You can subscribe here and order back issues, while they last.
Douglas Pratt's DVD-LaserDisc Newsletter
Web site for the newsletter first published by Doug Pratt as The Laser Disc Newsletter in 1984; it has covered the DVD market since 1997. All issues since December 1998 are available online in PDF format, including his excellent reviews.
Film Comment
Web site for the print magazine of the Film Society of Lincoln Center contains sample articles from the bimonthly magazine plus online exclusives, archives of past issues, and more.
Film in Context
A weekly UK ezine of opinion and film critique featuring short articles as well as in-depth pieces, with an underlying database of information about films, stars, and directors. Nicely-designed, primarily focused on newer material.
Hollywood Nostalgia Zines Cafe
Online zines devoted to Hammer and Universal B-grade sci-fi & horror films of the 1930's, 40's, 50's, and 60's, film noir, classic actors, Sherlock Holmes in film, Hollywood nostalgia, favorite actors, actresses and movies, plus tv nostalgia & old time radio and other movie nostalgia. All the things we like, in other words.
The MediaDrome
This online magazine edited by Helen Stringer covers film, tv, history, food and ideas (all our favorite topics) and is currently running a series of fun articles involving gossip rags, Katharine Hepburn, Bette Davis, and film noir, among other subjects.
Movie Magazine International
The Web site of a a weekly, 30-minute radio program which features film reviews, special reports, weekly trivia contests, and interviews with directors and actors both classic and current. Check to find out if it's available in your area.
MovieMaker Magazine - Online home of the print magazine aimed at filmmakers, but of interest to all film fans. Includes industry news, information about film festivals, and more.
Salon Magazine Movies Archives
Past articles by Salon's Charles Taylor (named "Best Overlooked Online Critic" by Roger Ebert) and others, many focusing on classic films like The Mummy and Pat and Mike.
Scarlet Street
Online home for the magazine published first quarterly, now every other month. Includes articles on film noir, horror films, and other subjects of interest to classic fans.
Senses of Cinema
A group of young movie fans from Australia is responsible for this online film journal devoted to a serious discussion of cinema. Their goal is to make Senses of Cinema "unique in its eclecticism."
Talking Pictures
An interactive British-based site whose goal is to examine film, television, and other aspects of modern culture, based on the magazine founded by Nigel Watson in 1991. You can join for free or not, depending upon whether you'd like to simply read the articles and reviews, or join in the discussion.
Theatre Scrapbook
A monthly ezine devoted to theatre history by theatre historian Cezar Del Valle. You'll also enjoy Theatre Talks and Walking Tours, by the same folks, with slide talks and walking tours of everything from Victorian opera houses to movie palaces.
Third Annual Hollywood Issue of The Nation
A special online issue of The Nation focusing on Hollywood, with what they admit is no theme, but lots of interesting stuff.
Variety.com - This site contains mostly "subscription required" content if you want to read beyond the headlines and first paragraph of a story, but it is essential reading for anybody in the movie or entertainment industry.
Variety 100
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Variety magazine with a series of retrospectives and essays, plus their choices for the top ten icons of the last century, most of whom are classic film stars, including Bogart, Brando, Chaplin, Dean, and MM.
