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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 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

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 4 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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 30 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

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 23 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

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

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

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 5 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

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

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

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 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

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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 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

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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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 31 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

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 33 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

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SubstackWeekly · last post 19 days ago

From recent posts: The Content Report publishes weekly film reviews, book interviews, and cultural commentary on movie posters and industry trends. It serves readers interested in cinema analysis, literature, and entertainment news…

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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Substacklast post Jun 10, 2026

A sanctuary for mindfulness in a spinning world. Explore practices, reflections, and gentle reminders to pause, breathe, and find your center. Because even in the chaos, there’s always a still point.

Likely audience: general readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

An ideal whose time has come again

Likely audience: homeschooling parents

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 41 days ago

From recent posts: That Final Scene publishes film criticism, including reviews, essays on cinema culture, and ranked lists of movie endings, targeting an audience interested in film analysis and industry commentary. The publication mixes…

Likely audience: Cinema enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 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

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: choitotheworld publishes a mix of film criticism, cultural commentary, and personal essays covering topics from Broadway theater and plastic surgery to astrology and eating disorders. The publication targets an audience…

Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

Fucking Cancelled is a socialist podcast by Jay Lesoleil and Clementine Morrigan challenging cancel culture, identitarianism, and 'social justice' orthodoxy in order to build of an effective and organized Left based in…

Likely audience: Podcast listeners

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

From recent posts: Bucky Sinister publishes weekly literary criticism, book reviews, and cultural recaps featuring topics like film, crime fiction, and genre debates. The publication mixes essays, interviews, and list formats for readers…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 45 days ago

From recent posts: AwardsDaily's Daily publishes film criticism, Oscar predictions, and reviews of streaming television and theatrical releases. It targets film enthusiasts and industry observers interested in award race analysis and…

Likely audience: Film critics

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: Missemilyspinach publishes a rotating mix of academic reflections, personal relocation diaries, and cultural analyses ranging from trans folk horror film criticism to seasonal reading trends. The publication targets PhD…

Likely audience: Book lovers and readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

From recent posts: 150 Word Reviews publishes short film reviews and occasional long-form essays on cinema, horror, and historical drama. The publication targets film enthusiasts and critics with concise critiques of recent and classic…

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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