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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: No Content For Old Men publishes weekly internet culture roundups, film reviews, and interviews with creators like Nathan Fielder and Aaron Sorkin. The publication mixes movie criticism, celebrity profiles, and curated…

Likely audience: movie lovers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 45 days ago

Our minds are chaotic. One day you're overthinking and another you're underthinking; one moment the thoughts you have are fleeting and other times they decide to stay a little longer. Here, we take any and all thoughts…

Likely audience: Movie enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 11, 2026

Formerly a weekly newsletter about audience development and general thoughts on the media industry. Now: just a regular ol' blog for fun.

Likely audience: Pop culture fans

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Substacklast post Jul 16, 2026

Reviewing new movies, commenting on industry news.

Likely audience: Moviegoers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

A place to talk about food and travel for the Milk Street Cooking School community.

Likely audience: home cooks

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 44 days ago

Une newsletter gratuite pour apprendre à préparer chez soi des cocktails simples, élégants et français à partir des liqueurs De Michellot. En cadeau de bienvenue : -10% sur votre première commande avec le code…

Likely audience: home bartenders

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SubstackWeekly · last post 15 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 23 days ago

From recent posts: Showcase is a digital literary magazine published by C&R Press that features short fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction exploring themes of grief, trauma, and resilience. The publication operates as a…

Likely audience: Literary writers and poets

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: At Isabelle's publishes four seasonal recipes ranging from cocktails to vegetarian lasagna. The content focuses on home cooking, Italian cuisine, and dessert preparation.

Likely audience: Home cooks

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 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 27 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 20 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 13 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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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

The home bartender's guide. Tips, tricks, techniques, and recipes. A new edition most every Friday, and sometimes in between.

Likely audience: Home bartenders

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 45 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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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 56 days ago

I'm a self-taught programmer that loves to write about life, learning, and the human part of what we do. I created the "This Developer's Life" podcast, so I suppose that's where this notion comes from. All from my head…

Likely audience: Product managers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: Notes on Being Human publishes a weekly 52-week self-improvement book on Substack alongside personal essays on identity, mental health, and Singapore-based community events such as an in-person audiobook club. It is…

Likely audience: Personal development readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 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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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 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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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 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

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 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 29 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 30 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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