An independent film zine called “Ritual” has launched at select movie theaters in Los Angeles with a premiere issue dedicated to moviegoing culture. Multiple outlets report the publication is created as a physical alternative to digital “endless scrolling,” positioning itself as a tangible connection to cinema. “Ritual” is launched by Greg Longstreet, whose Los Angeles-based public relations firm, Empirical, works with film directors. The zine is described as both a celebration of movies and a break from screen-based consumption. The premiere issue includes contributions from prominent film figures, including Edgar Wright, who provides content described as an end-credit playlist, and Patton Oswalt, who contributes essays under a “Seen It, Now Read It” theme. While details of distribution and full content are handled through outlet coverage, both reports agree on the core elements: the theater-based launch in Los Angeles, the zine’s focus on film culture, and the involvement of Wright and Oswalt as featured contributors.