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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 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

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 43 days ago

What is your NO NOTES movie?

Likely audience: Cinema critics

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

A new podcast episode every Tuesday and a new essay every Friday. Created by Shea Serrano, author of five New York Times bestsellers.

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

Art & Literary Historian.

Likely audience: film buffs

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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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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: Projekts Workshop publishes weekly film analysis and industry reports, including box office data, streaming trends, and thematic breakdowns of major releases like the MCU and Marvel Cinematic Universe. The publication…

Likely audience: Marvel fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: DHK 郵報 publishes a mix of book publishing industry analysis, cultural preservation initiatives, and personal essays on travel and library management. Its audience includes readers interested in the intersection of print…

Likely audience: Digital content creators

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Andrew Doyle publishes cultural criticism and essays on film, comedy, free speech, and gender politics. The newsletter is for readers interested in contemporary debates about media, censorship, and social issues.

Likely audience: journalists

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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

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Anarchonomicon publishes long-form essays, podcast transcripts, and bookclub discussions centered on classical literature, Nietzschean philosophy, evolutionary psychology, and modern pagan reconstruction. The…

Likely audience: Political commentators

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 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

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Jason Jorjani publishes essays on science fiction history, film analysis, and Cold War intelligence programs, with recurring focus on Mars narratives, psychic phenomena, and metaphysical philosophy. The newsletter is…

Likely audience: Science fiction enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 14, 2026

Raw, unfiltered insights on scaling, mindset shifts, and breaking the rules of business.

Likely audience: Entrepreneurs and founders

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

una newsletter femminista

Likely audience: Cultural critics

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 5, 2026

A publication where I talk about Life, Death, and Everything in Between

Likely audience: Film producers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

Join Jared and D'Marcus as we discuss everything from comics to video games, anime to movies, and more. We keep it real and fun, bringing our unique perspectives to the world of Black Geekdom. If you're a black geek…

Likely audience: podcast listeners

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

Become a better writer in our supportive community, guided by world-class leaders in screenwriting and publishing.

Likely audience: Creative professionals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago

From recent posts: The End(s) of Argument publishes technical essays on LLM workflows, data curation, and agentic systems, specifically focusing on AI video comprehension, fact-checking, and human-in-the-loop tagging. The publication…

Likely audience: AI researchers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 14, 2026

A newsletter uplifting the unheard and underrepresented voices of the film community. Voicing our perspectives on visual media (both film and TV), we seek to challenge the reader’s expectations of what media can convey…

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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Substacklast post Aug 7, 2026

From recent posts: Practical Screenwriting publishes essays and interviews on screenwriting craft and film analysis. Recent issues cover topics such as horror cinema and moral ambiguity in script reviews, scene structure techniques like…

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: The Black List publishes interviews with filmmakers and writers, full-length fiction excerpts, and monthly script coverage features. The publication targets screenwriters, directors, and industry professionals seeking…

Likely audience: screenwriters

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

A novelist's guide to writing fiction and memoir. Essays about current affairs and life in general. Comment, debate, and occasional philosophy posts.

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago

Make sense of the world and have fun doing it. Essays on culture and education, book and movie reviews, and serialized fiction. Beware: history nerds linger here.

Likely audience: parents

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: Hollyweird with Colby Day publishes weekly essays on film production, screenwriting, and directing, alongside career advice for filmmakers. The newsletter covers topics ranging from documentary aesthetics and audience…

Likely audience: Film critics

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