Pretty Dead Cinema alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

Film reviews across the entire cinematic spectrum, written by someone who has spent way too much time watching movies.

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Books + Bits publishes a weekly cultural roundup featuring book reviews, film analysis, and social commentary alongside occasional contributor essays on specific literary topics. The publication targets an audience…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 21, 2026

Creator of The Martyr Made Podcast, and The Unraveling w/Jocko Willink

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 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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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: Mint Lounge publishes a weekly rotating mix of cultural essays, film reviews, and lifestyle features covering Indian politics, sports, cuisine, and technology. The publication targets a general audience interested in…

Likely audience: Cultural critics and arts enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

A publication that examines how identity, relationships, culture, and the nuances of life intersect.

Likely audience: horror movie enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Telling the Bees publishes a mix of book reviews, literary analysis, and cultural essays covering contemporary fiction, genre adaptations, and media representation of women and queer identity.

Likely audience: book club members

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

From recent posts: Behind the Femme is a weekly newsletter blending memoir-style essays on fashion, lifestyle, and career transitions with occasional sponsored content. It targets women navigating personal growth, style identity, and…

Likely audience: aspiring screenwriters

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beehiivWeekly · last post 4 days ago

Your weekly prep for a creative life in a weird world from Warren Ellis, creator of global top 10 show CASTLEVANIA on Netflix, NYT and Amazon Top 100 best-selling author of GUN MACHINE, NORMAL and TRANSMETROPOLITAN…

Likely audience: Newsletter subscribers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

Bienvenue sur la newsletter d'InPower, le média qui vous aide à reprendre le pouvoir.

Likely audience: women interested in self-care

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

Ogni 15 giorni un po' del mio mondo, se vi piace Supernova.

Likely audience: Comedy fans

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Sami Sage Says features a rotating mix of film analysis, cultural commentary, and breaking news updates covering US politics, international relations, and health policy.

Likely audience: Moviegoers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 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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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: Colu Cooks is a weekly food and lifestyle publication featuring home cooking recipes, dining reviews, and personal updates from a wine industry professional. The newsletter mixes recipe development with lifestyle…

Likely audience: Home cooks and food enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 28, 2026

From recent posts: Molly Movie Club publishes weekly episodes featuring film reviews and discussions on pop culture, often tied to Kickstarter campaigns for its own graphic novel series. The publication targets movie enthusiasts and fans…

Likely audience: Podcast listeners

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: The Squawk publishes weekly mailbag segments and occasional essays covering film industry news, celebrity gossip, and pop culture controversies. Its audience consists of readers interested in entertainment journalism…

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

Modern Leven is een oneindige scroll door de tijdgeest. Een filosofische dialoog tussen realiteit en reality. Hyper niche. Mega meta. Je kan het nauwelijks volgen. Maar dat kan je dus wel.

Likely audience: Luxury lifestyle enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: The Conundrum Cluster publishes a podcast and newsletter series featuring film reviews, video game critiques, and political mailbag episodes. It targets an audience interested in high culture and current events…

Likely audience: Podcast listeners

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: The Porch publishes essays on film criticism, philosophy, and cultural identity, specifically targeting men interested in masculinity and spiritual reflection. The publication mixes reflective articles on topics like…

Likely audience: Cultural critics

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Seeing Through Film publishes film reviews, director interviews, and essays on aesthetics and art criticism for an audience interested in independent cinema and visual media analysis.

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Anchor Change with Katie Harbath publishes a mix of film reviews, memoir excerpts, and essays on technology's impact on politics, AI ethics, and election integrity. The publication targets readers interested in civic…

Likely audience: Political analysts

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beehiivWeekly · last post 6 days ago

The Social Media Newsletter Trusted by 30,000+ Pros -- Read by teams at Netflix, TikTok, and McDonald's

Likely audience: Social media managers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: Viața bună is a Romanian weekly cultural digest that curates film, book, and music reviews alongside travel guides, science articles, and human-interest profiles. The publication mixes entertainment recommendations with…

Likely audience: Cultural enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: James Holland publishes historical essays on World War II military history, including topics such as D-Day weather, the Pacific Theater, and the US Space Force's uniform design. The publication features long-form…

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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