What I mean by video essays.
Well, basically they're videos braking down popular media such as: movies, sitcoms, video games... exploring what makes them so great (and sometimes not so great) in a very critical yet entertaining way.
What's so exciting about that ?
That depends on who you ask, but here are some examples you can watch to decide the answer to that question by yourself, hope you enjoy them !
The Shining — Quietly Going Insane Together
What Makes a Movie Great?
How Media Scares Us: The Work of Junji Ito
Want more ?
Someone on Reddit made a list of similar channels:
I've Compiled a List of Every Noteworthy YouTube/Vimeo Channel Similar 'Every Frame A Painting'!
here it is: