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Explore Cinema History, Stream Your Favorites
This engaging book by Jeff Rauseo blends film history with a modern guide to streaming, helping you navigate the complex history of movie making and ultimately how to know what to watch in the vast ocean of content. From the golden age of Hollywood to the best new movies to stream, Rauseo breaks down the ever-evolving movie watching experience to help us understand the good, the bad, and the ugly of streaming.Ever feel overwhelmed by endless streaming choices? Jeff Rauseo’s
Lost in the Stream is your ultimate roadmap, combining movie history insights with an in-depth breakdown of how streaming influences the movies that are made and the ones that we are shown. Whether you’re searching for the best new movies to stream, hidden Amazon Prime movies, or fun movies to watch on Netflix, this book has you covered.
Blending nostalgia with today’s streaming hits, Lost in the Stream dives deep into the iconic history of film that shaped the art while helping you discover new favorites. It’s the perfect companion for movie buffs and casual viewers alike.
Inside, you'll find:
- A breakdown of the evolution of film watching, from drive-ins to Blockbuster nights and beyond
- Engaging insights into the impact finances and algorithms have on the movies that are made
- A guide to discovering the best films for you
Never Wonder What to Watch Again.If you liked The New York Times Book of Movies, The Science of Interstellar, or Oscar Wars, you’ll love Lost in the Stream.
List of contents
Foreword by Chris Stuckmann or Alicia Malone Introduction
- The 15 to 30 movies that will help highlight or reinforce the concepts of each part
Part 1: A Brief History of Movies and How We Watched Them
- How movies are consumed today, with the pros and cons
- Why we see movies the way we do, and when the shift happened
- The impact on movies, genres, and the industry over the last 25 years
Part 2: The Algorithms and the Streaming Revolution
- Quick history of movies from the '50s to the start of streaming/Netflix
- The rise and fall of Blockbuster and video stores
- Physical media, DVDs, Blu Ray
- Convenience over choice or the illusion of choice
Part 3: How to Watch Movies Outside of the Algorithm and Adapt to the Future
- The biggest studios and indie studios that have snowballed this problem
- Marvel, Dune, and Star Wars: the good, bad, and ugly
- The Pandemic
- The Future
Conclusion
About the author
Jeff Rauseo is a dedicated movie enthusiast and content creator with a deep love for films. With an extensive movie collection of over 3,000 titles, he is passionate about helping people discover hidden gem movies and offering personalized movie recommendations to his followers outside of the algorithm. His enthusiasm for anything related to movies and entertainment is infectious. While Jeff is a horror fan first, he does cover a wide variety of movies, and his followers deeply trust his recommendations. Jeff was named to Media Play News's 40 Under 40 in Home Entertainment in 2023 for his work in promoting the importance of physical media to film fans. He is also a firm believer that the arts, especially film, have room for everyone’s stories and experiences. Jeff lives in New Hampshire with his wife, two small children, and two dogs.
