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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

A community for Robert Reich's feature films, including THE LAST CLASS and the upcoming THE WORK IN PROGRESS

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

Never let them steal your joy!

Likely audience: Documentary film enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 32 days ago

From recent posts: Cause Cinema publishes curated lists and essays on independent, documentary, and auteur films for an audience interested in the film industry and creative resilience. The publication features watchlists, thematic…

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: Portrait: The Rough Cuts publishes entertainment industry news covering studio mergers, streaming leadership changes, film festival deadlines, and job listings. It targets film and television professionals tracking…

Likely audience: Film industry professionals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 40 days ago

From recent posts: The Climate Film Festival newsletter serves festival attendees and supporters with weekly updates on screenings, panels, and logistics for the CFF '26 event in New York City. It also promotes partner organizations and…

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago

From recent posts: TKTKETK publishes a mix of film festival reviews, essays on aging and cultural criticism, and sports reflections, primarily targeting an audience interested in international cinema and Asian American perspectives. The…

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: Static & Distance publishes indie music news, vinyl releases, and festival updates for fans of artists like Jason Molina and labels such as Secretly Canadian. The publication mixes streaming platform coverage with…

Likely audience: indie music fans

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: The Hamptons Chronicle publishes a mix of local news, real estate market updates, and lifestyle features including photography, interior design, and entertainment coverage. It serves readers interested in the Hamptons'…

Likely audience: Art enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

New writing by Philip Best, publisher at Amphetamine Sulphate

Likely audience: Film critics

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Modern Times Review publishes monthly briefs on documentary film festivals and industry events across Europe and Africa, covering themes of conflict, politics, and social issues. The publication also features in-depth…

Likely audience: Documentary filmmakers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: LaChelle Rising publishes interviews, event announcements, and cultural reflections focused on independent film, music events, and community infrastructure. The publication targets audiences interested in Brooklyn…

Likely audience: Independent filmmakers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: All My Stars publishes film criticism, cultural commentary on AI and gatekeeping, and personal reflections on art and media distribution. The content mixes essays, film reviews, and technical notes on newsletter…

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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beehiivWeekly · last post 32 days ago

From recent posts: 52docs publishes weekly cultural essays and reviews focused on film, literature, and arts, targeting an audience interested in documentary features, festival news, and cultural commentary. The publication mixes…

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Buttered Popcorn publishes diary-style film festival dispatches and practical guides for attendees of the New York Film Festival, focusing on screenings, logistics, and local dining near Lincoln Center. The publication…

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

Likely audience: Independent filmmakers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago

With Abigail Spencer

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 56 days ago

DEAR JACOB: A MOTHER'S JOURNEY OF HOPE was released on October 17, 2023. Look for it at your favorite bookseller, online retailer, or local library.

Likely audience: Film festival attendees

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 26 days ago

This publication is designed to support dye-free families with swaps, recipes, resources, and up-to-date news on dyes.

Likely audience: documentary viewers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Hope For Film publishes long-form essays, interviews, and industry analysis focused on the economics, culture, and labor conditions of the film and television sectors. The publication targets filmmakers, industry…

Likely audience: Film industry professionals

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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

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SubstackDaily · last post 13 days ago

Your weekly dose of entertainment from the French Movie & TV Business

Likely audience: Film producers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: Derek Thompson writes about artificial intelligence and its economic and social effects, covering AI capability forecasting, infrastructure spending, cybersecurity risks, and drug discovery, alongside broader…

Likely audience: AI researchers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

We are writers, thinkers, and filmmakers caught up in the culture wars of our times.

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Blank Check publishes niche film reviews, festival dispatches, and industry news covering topics like horror cinema, Hollywood mergers, and Martin Scorsese retrospectives. The publication mixes curated movie lists with…

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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