Extended Cut alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Extended Cut (personal health update, movie reviews and streaming services). The closest matches are Nathan Rabin's Bad Ideas, the Alistack and BIG by Matt Stoller. 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
About Extended Cut
An irreverent collision of pop culture and life. True stories and things I wish were true.
- personal health update
- movie reviews
- streaming services
- productivity gadgets
- 1Nathan Rabin's Bad Ideas3K subscribers
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
- 2the Alistack200K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 days ago
stuff & also things
Likely audience: Book readers
1 shared topic
- 3BIG by Matt Stoller178K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: BIG by Matt Stoller publishes antitrust and monopoly analysis across industries including pharmaceuticals, media, agriculture, AI infrastructure, and retail pricing. It is written for readers tracking corporate power…
Likely audience: policy makers
1 shared topic
- 4The Ankler148K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 32 days ago
The industry, unspun.
Likely audience: Hollywood executives
1 shared topic
- 5Emily’s Grocery List125K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago
From recent posts: Emily's Grocery List publishes book promotion announcements, film casting news, and holiday merchandise giveaways. The publication targets readers of romance fiction and fans of Emily Henry's work.
Likely audience: Book lovers
1 shared topic
- 6Whitepaper.mx121K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Whitepaper.mx publishes a weekly newsletter covering diverse topics including media strategy, luxury event economics, restaurant history, and personal productivity. The publication mixes long-form business analysis with…
Likely audience: Media executives
1 shared topic
- 7DIELINE84K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
Free weekly editorial on packaging trends, brand strategy, and design stories for CPG founders and the designers who work with them. From DIELINE.
Likely audience: Design professionals
1 shared topic
- 8Ask E. Jean56K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
Never let them steal your joy!
Likely audience: Documentary film enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 9ReleasesTV's Substack Newsletter35K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago
TV Shows Friday updates, direct in your mail. No extra Hassle.
Likely audience: TV enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 10Spotify Newsletter23K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago
From recent posts: This publication delivers weekly updates on Spotify's platform evolution, covering music streaming, podcast partnerships, audiobook expansion, and AI integration. It serves industry professionals and enthusiasts…
Likely audience: Music industry professionals
1 shared topic
- 11Le Dispatch22K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post 13 days ago
Your weekly dose of entertainment from the French Movie & TV Business
Likely audience: Film producers
1 shared topic
- 12The Medium from Andrew Rosen20K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago
From recent posts: The Medium from Andrew Rosen publishes weekly essays analyzing corporate mergers, intellectual property licensing, and the financial strategies of major media companies like Skydance and Paramount. The publication…
Likely audience: Media industry analysts
1 shared topic
- 13ask 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
- 14Portrait: The Rough Cuts10K subscribers
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
1 shared topic
- 15The Muffin x Story Baker9K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago
Likely audience: Media professionals
1 shared topic
- 165 Things Friday8K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: 5 Things Friday publishes weekly fashion styling tips, wardrobe organization advice, and affordable retail edits focused on seasonal trends. The publication targets readers seeking practical outfit guidance and shopping…
Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 17Dada Drummer Almanach7K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago
Sound, Art, Vegetables
Likely audience: Music industry professionals
1 shared topic
- 18MOVIEPUDDING7K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: MOVIEPUDDING publishes film reviews, festival guides, and cultural essays covering independent cinema, concert films, and specific directors like Michael Sarnoski and Anthony Bourdain. The publication targets cinephiles…
Likely audience: Cultural critics
1 shared topic
- 19Business of TV5K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago
From recent posts: Business of TV publishes industry analysis on TV metrics, streaming strategy, and creator economy trends, including paid subscriber content for producers. The publication currently mixes written articles with video and…
Likely audience: TV industry professionals
1 shared topic
- 20Worth Watching - by Scott Bryan5K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago
From recent posts: Worth Watching publishes weekly reviews of British television, streaming services, and film festivals. It targets readers interested in current TV news, documentary history, and cultural commentary.
Likely audience: Television enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 21Women and Hollywood Newsletter4K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
From recent posts: Women and Hollywood Newsletter delivers weekly digests of film distribution, streaming releases, and theatrical openings, while occasionally publishing opinion pieces on industry gender bias and financing challenges…
Likely audience: Film enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 22Underexposed4K 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
1 shared topic
- 23Friendship Explained with Anna Goldfarb4K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago
From recent posts: Friendship Explained with Anna Goldfarb publishes essays on adult friendship dynamics, relationship maintenance, and social psychology, featuring interviews with experts like Dr. Marisa Franco and Shasta Nelson. The…
Likely audience: social anxiety sufferers
1 shared topic
- 24antiart3K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 43 days ago
a snapshot of the culture.
Likely audience: Music critics
1 shared topic
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