Red Room Rantings alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Red Room Rantings (Film analysis, Renaissance art and Religious iconography). The closest matches are Patti Smith, Cool Stories About Art and CHRISTIAN LORENTZEN'S DIARY. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 11, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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A film diary

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  1. 1
    Patti Smith252K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

    The reader is my notebook

    Likely audience: Substack readers

    2 shared topics

  2. 2
    Cool Stories About Art 185K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Cool Stories About Art publishes narrative nonfiction and biographical essays covering art history, specific artists like Banksy and Michelangelo, and cultural topics ranging from Renaissance sculpture to street art…

    Likely audience: Art history enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

  3. 3

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 22, 2026

    From recent posts: Christian Lorentzen's Diary publishes film analysis, literary criticism, and cultural commentary podcasts covering topics like Michael Mann, Norman Mailer, and Diane Keaton. The publication mixes written essays with…

    Likely audience: Podcast listeners

    2 shared topics

  4. 4

    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: Accessible Art History's Substack publishes weekly newsletters covering art history, ancient civilizations, and museum studies with a focus on inclusive narratives and educational methods. The content targets students…

    Likely audience: Art history enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    AI Art Daily3K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: AI Art Daily publishes daily articles on AI image generation, prompt engineering, and visual arts analysis. The publication targets creators and enthusiasts interested in the intersection of artificial intelligence and…

    Likely audience: Art historians

    2 shared topics

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    Notes of an Aesthete3K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jun 27, 2026

    Essays on art by Alice Gribbin

    Likely audience: Art students

    2 shared topics

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    Exploring Art History1K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Exploring Art History publishes in-depth essays and interviews focused on Renaissance art history, iconography, and museum visits for an audience interested in the historical and emotional dimensions of art. The…

    Likely audience: Art historians

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    Sometimes silly, sometimes serious.

    Likely audience: Vinyl collectors

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    Each week, I invite you to a timeless symposium where food opens the door to stories, rituals, and conversation. Drawn from my published Simposio cookbooks, these seasonal pieces carry you through Italy’s hidden corners…

    Likely audience: History buffs

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 49 days ago

    Biweekly reports on the search for the sublime in pop culture.

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 50 days ago

    Reflections on art through the Liturgical Year

    Likely audience: Art historians

    2 shared topics

  12. 12

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 51 days ago

    Musings of visual and literary art, Black feminist thought, and ancestral knowledge from my heart to yours.

    Likely audience: Art historians

    2 shared topics

  13. 13

    Substacklast post May 16, 2026

    Mind and how it works, behavior that makes us who we are, how to change.

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

  14. 14
    GOOD MOVIE126K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    A new podcast episode every Tuesday and a new essay every Friday. Created by Shea Serrano, author of five New York Times bestsellers.

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    Drawing explorations, lessons, and weekly art assignments from New York Times-bestselling artist Wendy MacNaughton. Paying subscribers get full access to the DrawTogether Grown-Ups Table creative community and drawing…

    Likely audience: Artists and illustrators

    1 shared topic

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    Beauty is truth78K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    Beauty is truth, truth beauty — that is all ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.

    Likely audience: Art history enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago

    Celebrating all things women artists

    Likely audience: Art historians and researchers

    1 shared topic

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    The Rose Period60K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 10 days ago

    The special, unusual, and unexpected stories of the art world that you (and I) should know about.

    Likely audience: Art enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Art Every Day53K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    The number 1 newsletter for Art Lovers This is great art - past and present - delivered to you daily. Monday to Friday

    Likely audience: Art collectors

    1 shared topic

  20. 20
    The Culture Dump38K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

    Art & Literary Historian.

    Likely audience: film buffs

    1 shared topic

  21. 21

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 39 days ago

    Essays on rebuilding cities and cultures around beauty, belonging, and human flourishing. Working to design cities that are walkable, human-scaled, beautiful, and ordered around the flourishing of families.

    Likely audience: Urban planners

    1 shared topic

  22. 22
    LA Insider27K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: LA Insider publishes a weekly curated list of current and upcoming art exhibitions across Los Angeles museums and galleries. The publication focuses on contemporary art, photography, and installation works, serving art…

    Likely audience: Art collectors

    1 shared topic

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    Behind the Masterpiece26K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication covers art history analysis, museum experience, and visual arts theory through essays, interviews, and practical guides. It features deep dives into specific artists and paintings, Q&A on art…

    Likely audience: Art history enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    artplace24K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Artplace publishes essays on art history, exhibitions, market trends, and fashion intersections for readers interested in visual arts and cultural events. The publication mixes historical analysis with current news…

    Likely audience: Cultural critics

    1 shared topic

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