Airplane Mode alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Airplane Mode (Film criticism, Box Office Analysis and Film Industry Trends). The closest matches are The Outside Scoop, Underexposed and Nathan Rabin's Bad Ideas. 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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Reviewing new movies, commenting on industry news.

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  1. 1
    The Outside Scoop8K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    Daily entertainment news, punditry, and box office analysis from one of the foremost experts in the theatrical distribution arena. Pop in, subscribe and learn about macro-sized Hollywood trends years before they become…

    Likely audience: Cinema critics

    2 shared topics

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    Underexposed4K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Underexposed is a weekly film publication dedicated to underseen cinema, Hollywood industry news, and genre-specific analysis such as acid Westerns and the intersection of cinema and religion. The content mixes critical…

    Likely audience: Cultural critics

    2 shared topics

  3. 3

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    Movie Reviews, Stephen King, Autism in Entertainment, Joy of Positvity and Weird-Ass Side Quests

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

  4. 4
    11am Saturday3K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: 11am Saturday publishes weekly interviews with film industry professionals and personal essays on cinema culture, catering to moviegoers and film enthusiasts. The publication mixes Q&A segments with opinion pieces and…

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

  5. 5

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: No Content For Old Men publishes weekly internet culture roundups, film reviews, and interviews with creators like Nathan Fielder and Aaron Sorkin. The publication mixes movie criticism, celebrity profiles, and curated…

    Likely audience: movie lovers

    2 shared topics

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    El color del dinero1K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 26 days ago

    From recent posts: El color del dinero publishes weekly industry analysis covering film strategy, streaming economics, and music analytics through data-driven articles and cultural roundups. The publication targets professionals and…

    Likely audience: Cinema enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    I started writing about movies as a personal quest to watch every Oscar nominated film I can find. I now write about Oscar nominated movies of the past and bring you reviews, weekly movie previews, and longform thoughts…

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 11, 2026

    Formerly a weekly newsletter about audience development and general thoughts on the media industry. Now: just a regular ol' blog for fun.

    Likely audience: Pop culture fans

    2 shared topics

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    Hmm That's Interesting47K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: Hmm That's Interesting publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, pop culture critiques, and interviews with cultural figures. The publication targets readers interested in literature, media criticism, and…

    Likely audience: comedy enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Off The Fence31K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Off The Fence publishes a rotating mix of investigative journalism, cultural commentary, and feature stories on British and international topics including politics, art, nightlife, and media history. The publication…

    Likely audience: cultural critics

    1 shared topic

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    good riddance24K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Good Riddance publishes personal essays and cultural critiques focusing on relationships, pop culture, and modern identity struggles. The publication mixes analytical film reviews with introspective narratives about…

    Likely audience: moviegoers

    1 shared topic

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    Not Special21K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 26 days ago

    From recent posts: Not Special publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, cultural observations, and curated recommendations covering topics like grief, social media trends, and seasonal lifestyle. The publication targets readers…

    Likely audience: Book lovers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 26 days ago

    From recent posts: Notes from Emiko's Kitchen publishes culinary history, travel itineraries, and cultural profiles focused on locations like Sicily and Japan. The publication targets readers interested in immersive cultural experiences…

    Likely audience: Food enthusiasts and home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    The Lighthouse21K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 19 days ago

    From recent posts: The Lighthouse publishes serialized creative writing, film criticism, and historical fiction featuring author Michael Koehler's work on the novel HOUSE OF SNOW and interviews with directors like Chloé Zhao. The…

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication covers screenwriting, television production, and creative writing through articles, commentaries, and workshop announcements. It targets aspiring and established writers with practical advice on…

    Likely audience: Entertainment students

    1 shared topic

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    Everything is Personal16K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    The story is not about what happened, it's about what the narrator makes of what happened.

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 43 days ago

    From recent posts: Peachy Keenan's Extremely Domestic publishes weekly essays on film criticism, political satire, and social trends targeting readers interested in cultural commentary and media analysis. The publication mixes personal…

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    5AM StoryTalk10K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    A community of artists and art lovers trying to make sense of the 21st century together - through the lens of film, TV, music, novels, and fine art.

    Likely audience: screenwriters

    1 shared topic

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    Across the Movie Aisle10K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    Here's the elevator pitch: It's "Left, Right, and Center" meets "Siskel and Ebert." Three friends from different ideological perspectives discuss the movies and controversies (or nontroversies!) about them. New episodes…

    Likely audience: podcast listeners

    1 shared topic

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    ask a sub10K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Ask a Sub publishes in-depth personal essays and interviews exploring intersections of identity, sexuality, and marginalized communities. The publication features long-form narratives on specific topics such as kink…

    Likely audience: pregnant individuals

    1 shared topic

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    SNAKE10K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: SNAKE publishes weekly design-focused content including film criticism, architectural reviews, and furniture auctions. The publication targets enthusiasts of interior design and architecture through curated articles…

    Likely audience: Auction collectors

    1 shared topic

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    Vague Blue10K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jul 14, 2026

    From recent posts: Vague Blue publishes critical essays, literary analysis, and cultural reviews covering theater, visual arts, poetry, and film. The publication targets readers interested in contemporary art, diaspora studies, and the…

    Likely audience: Literary critics

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago

    From recent posts: Slouching Towards Bethnal Green publishes a mix of personal essays on relationships and film criticism alongside lifestyle reviews of shopping trips and fashion trends. The publication targets readers interested in…

    Likely audience: Romantic readers

    1 shared topic

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    Madwomen & Muses9K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 28 days ago

    From recent posts: Madwomen & Muses publishes weekly and monthly cultural logs featuring film criticism, feminist theory, and personal essays on cinema and media. The publication targets an audience interested in gender analysis, film…

    Likely audience: Film critics

    1 shared topic

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