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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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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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Substacklast post Jul 16, 2026

Reviewing new movies, commenting on industry news.

Likely audience: Moviegoers

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Substacklast post Aug 8, 2026

I like to rant and I like to cook and occasionally write about those things

Likely audience: movie critics

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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 19 days ago

un mix de cultura pop, series, películas, música y cualquier cosa que llame mi atención.

Likely audience: Music critics

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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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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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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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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 50 days ago

For high net growth individuals navigating what's next. Subscribe for free access to the Pivot Toolkit—linked in the welcome email :D

Likely audience: entrepreneurs seeking career reinvention

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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 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 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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SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: The Content Report publishes weekly film reviews, book interviews, and cultural commentary on movie posters and industry trends. It serves readers interested in cinema analysis, literature, and entertainment news…

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 9 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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

An ideal whose time has come again

Likely audience: homeschooling parents

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