Jeff Rauseo

Lost in the Stream (eBook, ePUB)

How Algorithms Redefined the Way Movies Are Made and Watched

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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 Streamis 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 Streamdives 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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Mango Media
• Seitenzahl: 218
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. August 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781684818075
• Artikelnr.: 75248125

Autorenporträt

Jeff Rauseo was born in Massachusetts and now lives in southern New Hampshire with his wife, Coryana, and their two children, Sam and Hannah. A lifelong movie enthusiast, he has been creating content online about his passion for film and physical media since 2015. Lost in the Stream is his debut book. He has a bachelor’s in political science from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. When he isn’t watching movies or creating content, he works in digital marketing.

Inhaltsangabe

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