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

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An irreverent collision of pop culture and life. True stories and things I wish were true.

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  1. 1

    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

  2. 2
    the Alistack200K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 days ago

    stuff & also things

    Likely audience: Book readers

    1 shared topic

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    BIG 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

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    The Ankler148K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 32 days ago

    The industry, unspun.

    Likely audience: Hollywood executives

    1 shared topic

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    Emily’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

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    Whitepaper.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

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    DIELINE84K 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

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    Ask E. Jean56K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    Never let them steal your joy!

    Likely audience: Documentary film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    TV Shows Friday updates, direct in your mail. No extra Hassle.

    Likely audience: TV enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Spotify 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

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    Le 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

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    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

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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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    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

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    Likely audience: Media professionals

    1 shared topic

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    5 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

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    Dada Drummer Almanach7K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

    Sound, Art, Vegetables

    Likely audience: Music industry professionals

    1 shared topic

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    MOVIEPUDDING7K 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

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    Business 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

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    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

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    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

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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

    1 shared topic

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    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

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    antiart3K 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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