Attendance Optional alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Attendance Optional (film analysis, social media culture and self-consciousness). The closest matches are WebCam, GOOD MOVIE and chicgirlmoment . 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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  1. 1
    WebCam6K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 30, 2026

    internet cafe

    Likely audience: writers and content creators

    2 shared topics

  2. 2
    GOOD MOVIE126K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 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

    1 shared topic

  3. 3
    chicgirlmoment 85K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    about literature and cinematography, the love of smelling perfumes, the thoughts that appear in my head after waking up in the middle of the night and everything else that will start to excite me tomorrow.

    Likely audience: students

    1 shared topic

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    Chloe’s Substack40K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 15, 2026

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: content creators

    1 shared topic

  5. 5
    The Culture Dump38K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

    Art & Literary Historian.

    Likely audience: film buffs

    1 shared topic

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    Nap Trapped37K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    Musings on motherhood, baby sleep, parenting pressure and what it all means within our culture(written while under my sleeping toddler, probably) from a chronically-online and politically engaged mom of 3.

    Likely audience: parents

    1 shared topic

  7. 7

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    Cybersecurity Research and News. Please Join us! Current blog updates and analysis of cyber attacks and deep dive podcasts.

    Likely audience: Cybersecurity professionals

    1 shared topic

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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

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 20 days ago

    Calling bullshit on America’s love affair with Perfect Mamas

    Likely audience: pop culture enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  10. 10
    Projekts Workshop22K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 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

    1 shared topic

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    DHK 郵報22K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 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

    1 shared topic

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    Andrew Doyle21K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 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

    1 shared topic

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    Anarchonomicon19K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 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

    1 shared topic

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    Hot Takes15K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

    Spicy, provocative, occasionally snarky takes on culture, philosophy & digital trends. All signal, no noise. We will never share your email.

    Likely audience: Tech enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Please Clap 15K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 47 days ago

    From recent posts: Please Clap publishes critical essays analyzing internet culture, political discourse, and the intersection of capitalism with social movements. The publication targets readers interested in deep dives into topics…

    Likely audience: social justice activists

    1 shared topic

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    White Whale Cafe11K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: White Whale Cafe publishes Italian-language essays on philosophy, ethics, and technology, specifically targeting readers interested in classical philosophy, digital identity, and critical discourse on climate change and…

    Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    5AM StoryTalk10K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 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

    1 shared topic

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    Geekout Newsletter10K+ subscribers

    beehiivWeekly · last post 5 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

    1 shared topic

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    Jason Jorjani8K subscribers

    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

    1 shared topic

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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

    1 shared topic

  21. 21
    Ghinea7K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

    una newsletter femminista

    Likely audience: Cultural critics

    1 shared topic

  22. 22
    Little Things5K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 48 days ago

    join me while i attempt to translate the human experience

    Likely audience: young adults

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: 龍貓大王通信電子報 publishes film reviews, video game adaptations, and cultural news in a mix of analysis and list formats. The publication targets readers interested in pop culture, including topics like Marvel, Street Fighter…

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 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

    1 shared topic

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