Founded in 2007 by Rodrigo Perez, The Playlist is a leading film and television website delivering smart, accessible news, analysis, and criticism. With a growing presence across the site and social platforms, our audiences range from passionate moviegoers to industry insiders and today’s binge-happy viewers. The Playlist has become a trusted tastemaker—spotlighting contemporary cinema while elevating new and emerging voices.

From festival discoveries to awards-season debates, we follow the films, shows, and people shaping what we watch. Our newsletters also bring that conversation to your inbox. The Playlist delivers news, reviews, and interviews daily. The Breakdown covers awards and industry analysis. Bingeworthy focuses on everything TV and streaming.

Editor-in-Chief and Founder: Rodrigo Perez, Lead writer: Christopher Marc, Editor-At-Large: Gregory Ellwood. Regular Contributors include Carlos Aguilar, Ned Booth, Andrew Crump, Edward Davis, Mike DeAngelo, Brian Farvour, Chase Hutchinson, Ally Johnson, Nick Laskin, Elena Lazic, Alex Miller, Matthew Monagle, Rafa Sales Ross, Marshall Shaffer, Brandon Streussnig. Additional Contributors: Jason Bailey, Chris Barsanti, Warren Cantrell, Jonathan Christian, Emma Fraser, Christian Gallichio, Josh Halpern, Luke Hicks, Jessica Kiang, Kimber Myers, Brian Tallerico, Bradley Warren. For all advertising, marketing, or partnership inquiries, please contact [email protected]. Guest posts? No, sorry, so please don’t inquire. Paid posts and paid sponsorship posts? Serious inquiries with a substantial budget only, thank you. Interested in contributing to The Playlist? Contact us at [email protected]