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
About Attendance Optional
Attention should be a gift. Ideas, problems, books, movies, etc., that interest me.
- film analysis
- social media culture
- self-consciousness
- digital identity
- 1WebCam6K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 30, 2026
internet cafe
Likely audience: writers and content creators
2 shared topics
- 2GOOD 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
- 3chicgirlmoment 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
- 4Chloe’s Substack40K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 15, 2026
My personal Substack
Likely audience: content creators
1 shared topic
- 5The Culture Dump38K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago
Art & Literary Historian.
Likely audience: film buffs
1 shared topic
- 6Nap 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
- 7Cybersecurity News by Jose Bolanos MD26K subscribers
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
- 8CHRISTIAN LORENTZEN'S DIARY25K subscribers
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
- 9In Pursuit of Clean Countertops24K subscribers
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
- 10Projekts 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
- 11DHK 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
- 12Andrew 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
- 13Anarchonomicon19K 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
- 14Hot 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
- 15Please 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
- 16White 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
- 175AM 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
- 18Geekout 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
- 19Jason 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
- 20Uncensored Growth, Unfiltered Thoughts8K subscribers
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
- 21Ghinea7K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago
una newsletter femminista
Likely audience: Cultural critics
1 shared topic
- 22Little 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
- 23龍貓大王通信電子報4K subscribers
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
- 24The End(s) of Argument4K subscribers
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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