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Jeff Rauseo @jeffrauseo.com · Jun 10

I was just made aware that my book is part of the Target Buy 1, Get One 50% Off Sale! So you can get it for cheaper with another book, or buy two copies and give one to a friend or donate to a library. Here’s a link: bit.ly/LostInTheStr...

Lost in the Stream - by Jeff Rauseo (Paperback)

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Jeff Rauseo @jeffrauseo.com · Jun 8

Want to help a debut author who believes in the power of movie theaters, physical media, and a world outside the algorithm?

Check out my book Lost in the Stream - pre-order now! amzn.to/4jEEtsk

Lost in the Stream: How Algorithms Redefined the Way Movies Are Made and Watched (Gift for Movie Lovers, What to Watch)

Lost in the Stream: How Algorithms Redefined the Way Movies Are Made and Watched (Gift for Movie Lovers, What to Watch) [Rauseo, Jeff] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Lost in the Stream: How Algorithms Redefined the Way Movies Are Made and Watched (Gift for Movie Lovers, What to Watch)

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Jeff Rauseo @jeffrauseo.com · Jun 9

Here’s everything you need to know about my new book, Lost in the Stream!
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Why I Wrote “Lost in the Stream” | A New Film Book On The Impact of Streaming on Hollywood

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Jeff Rauseo @jeffrauseo.com · Jun 8

Want to help a debut author who believes in the power of movie theaters, physical media, and a world outside the algorithm?

Check out my book Lost in the Stream - pre-order now! amzn.to/4jEEtsk

Lost in the Stream: How Algorithms Redefined the Way Movies Are Made and Watched (Gift for Movie Lovers, What to Watch)

Lost in the Stream: How Algorithms Redefined the Way Movies Are Made and Watched (Gift for Movie Lovers, What to Watch) [Rauseo, Jeff] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Lost in the Stream: How Algorithms Redefined the Way Movies Are Made and Watched (Gift for Movie Lovers, What to Watch)

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Jeff Rauseo @jeffrauseo.com · Jun 5

Sneak peek for my followers - my book is now live to pre-order! Lost in the Stream is a deep dive into how algorithms and streaming have systematically changed the movies are made, and watched.

Pre-order here: amzn.to/4kSQWKf

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Jeff Rauseo @jeffrauseo.com · Jun 5

Sneak peek for my followers - my book is now live to pre-order! Lost in the Stream is a deep dive into how algorithms and streaming have systematically changed the movies are made, and watched.

Pre-order here: amzn.to/4kSQWKf

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Jeff Rauseo @jeffrauseo.com · Jun 2

Here’s everything you need to know about Arrow Video as a movie fan and collector: www.jeffrauseo.com/p/arrow-vide...

Arrow Video for Blu-ray Collectors: What to Know Before You Buy

From cult classics to horror gems, here’s how Arrow Video became a leader in boutique physical media.

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Jeff Rauseo @jeffrauseo.com · May 25

The Vinegar Syndrome Halfway to Black Friday sale is live and has some good deals! Sign-up for Vinegar Syndrome Rewards today and get a $5 off coupon on your first order: rwrd.io/hf3p3xh?s

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Jeff Rauseo @jeffrauseo.com · May 25

The Vinegar Syndrome Halfway to Black Friday sale is live and has some good deals! Sign-up for Vinegar Syndrome Rewards today and get a $5 off coupon on your first order: rwrd.io/hf3p3xh?s

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Jeff Rauseo @jeffrauseo.com · May 16

Don’t miss my Whatnot stream tonight! I’ll have 35 of 2025’s best 4K and Blu-ray releases up for grabs. Every auction starts at just $1, and new users get $15 in credit with my link: whatnot.com/invite/jeffr...

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Jeff Rauseo @jeffrauseo.com · May 9

Netflix is deleting more content, removing two Emmy nominated shows from the platform. For those concerned about media preservation, this is a huge red flag.
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Netflix Is Deleting More Content - And That Should Scare You

Netflix is removing its last two interactive specials, highlighting a growing threat to media preservation as streaming platforms quietly delete original content with no physical backup.

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Jeff Rauseo @jeffrauseo.com · May 2

I had to have this as a huge Norm Macdonald fan! The cover art is insane. 😂

You can get yours from Vinegar Syndrome and use my link here to sign up for their rewards program and get $5 off your first order: rwrd.io/hf3p3xh?s

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Jeff Rauseo @jeffrauseo.com · Apr 30

The lack of premium theaters is hurting audiences, filmmakers, and movie theaters, as everyone is competing for a tiny amount of screen real estate.

The IMAX Shortage: How the Lack of Premium Theaters Hurts Audiences

Premium formats like IMAX and Dolby drive ticket sales, but most theaters only have one — or none at all. That’s a problem.

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Jeff Rauseo @jeffrauseo.com · Apr 28

I firmly believe that theatrical re-releases and repertory screenings can be a major contributor to bringing back movie theaters in a post-COVID, post-streaming world. Here’s how: www.jeffrauseo.com/p/how-theatr...

How Theatrical Re-Releases Could Save Movie Theaters (And Are Already Starting To)

Discover how theatrical re-releases and repertory screenings of films like Star Wars, Titanic, and Jaws can help movie theaters thrive again after years of challenges.

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Jeff Rauseo @jeffrauseo.com · Apr 1

Here’s the best movies I watched in March! If you’re super cool, you might even subscribe or pledge $5/month which will help me build a life-sized Nicolas Cage statue.
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March 2025 Movie Roundup: What I Watched This Month

Here’s what I watched this month (March 2025) and which movies I think are worth your time.

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Jeff Rauseo @jeffrauseo.com · Mar 28

Collecting movies is about much more than just nostalgia. Film preservation, ownership, quality, discovery, and community are all just as important to collectors, myself included.
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Why Collecting Movies is More Than Just Nostalgia

Nostalgia is great, but building a movie collection is a lot more than just reliving the video store glory days.

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Jeff Rauseo @jeffrauseo.com · Mar 15

The big “movie reveal” seems to be have become lost in a new age of dumbed down movies and spoiler-filled marketing.
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In Defense of the Movie Reveal: Why Less is More

Many modern movies have lost the art of suspense, spoon-feeding audiences information. But the best reveals have always made for some of the best movies.

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Jeff Rauseo @jeffrauseo.com · Mar 12

I hope we can get all of these movies restored in 4K someday, both for film preservation reasons, and my own selfish wants as a collector!
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10 Movies That Deserve a 4K Remaster (But Still Don’t Have One)

From cult horror classics to epic action blockbusters, these films deserve a proper 4K remaster—but for some reason, they still don’t have one.

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Jeff Rauseo @jeffrauseo.com · Mar 9

Boom or bust! It sucks. It’s not sustainable.

Jeff Rauseo @jeffrauseo.com · Mar 9

Studios are spending hundreds of millions on films that rarely make their money back. With soaring production costs and bloated marketing budgets, is this business model sustainable?

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Where Is Hollywood's Money Going? The Growing Problem of Inflated Movie Budgets

Studios are spending hundreds of millions on films that rarely make their money back. With soaring production costs and bloated marketing budgets, is this business model sustainable?

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Jeff Rauseo @jeffrauseo.com · Mar 6

What do I need to do to get an early screener of @tsrobinson23 and Paul Rudd’s new film “Friendship” from A24?

It is by far my most anticipated movie of 2025. I am a card carrying member of the ITYSL cult.

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Jeff Rauseo @jeffrauseo.com · Mar 3

Movie theaters once thrived on exclusivity, but now Hollywood is prioritizing subscriptions over the big screen experience and shifting audiences to home viewing.

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The Box Office Crisis: How Studios and Streaming Are Undermining Movie Theaters

Movie theaters once thrived on exclusivity, but now Hollywood is prioritizing subscriptions over the big screen experience and shifting audiences to home viewing.

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Jeff Rauseo @jeffrauseo.com · Mar 2

As streaming services remove more movies and physical media continues to thrive, collectors know: ownership matters.

I’ve been covering this space for years. I love talking about this stuff. Physical media still matters!

If you’re a journalist covering this space, let’s connect!

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Jeff Rauseo @jeffrauseo.com · Mar 2

The easiest way to get to know me is through my Letterboxd Top 4.

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Jeff Rauseo @jeffrauseo.com · Feb 28

My picks are in! Here’s a complete list of who I think will win the Oscar on Sunday night!
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My 2025 Oscar Winner Predictions

The 2025 Oscar Race is shaping up to be a pretty competitive one! Here are my picks for every category up for an Academy Award this year.

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