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From deep dives into pretty privilege, to incel culture, to why we love Meryl Streep- here are some of the best gateway video essays.

Combining the format of the informative (and at times hilarious) essay with video media, video essays have exploded in popularity in the last few years. With 100s of video essayists on 100s of channels across Vimeo and youtube, getting into video essays can be overwhelming.

As a self-confessed video essay addict, Ive picked ten great video essays to kick you down the rabbit hole. These are perfect for chucking on instead of aimlessly scrolling, or filling the time on your commute, while also learning a new point of view.

Hbomberguy explores the trend of woke branding, asking whether a product can actually be progressive.

Trans video essayist, Natalie Wynn takes a hypnotizing deep-dive into the dark twisted internet subculture of incels.

Opera singer and vlogger,Khadija Mbowe discusses how social media has exaggerated the phenomena of people having privilege because theyre perceived as pretty.

Have you been feeling like time isnt moving the same way since the pandemic? The folks over at Vox explain why.

Black Bisexual vlogger,Melina takes a deep-dive into what queer representation on film and television is in 2020 and how its changed over the last few decades.

Lindsay Ellis has often been credited for popularising the video essay on youtube so her channel is full of excellent content, but this recent one touring the popular protest music of the noughties is an eye-opener.

Somewhere between a video essay and absurdist skit, Data byPhilosophy Tube sees host Abigail Thorn act out the ethical considerations and concerns of data mining technology.

broey deschanel uses Tiger King as a case study to demonstrate the issues at large in the mainstream true crime genre.

One of my all-time favourite essayists for her analysis of Hollywood culture, this video seeks to answer the age old question: why is Meryl Streep that good?

In this video,Yhara zayd takes you step by gruelling step through how and why cult classic Jennifers Body was so badly marketed.

Merryana Salem is a proud Wonnarua and LebaneseAustralian writer, critic, teacher, researcher and podcaster on most social media as@akajustmerry. If you want, check out her podcast,GayV Clubwhere she gushes about LGBT rep in media with her best friend. Either way, she hopes you ate something nice today.

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