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The Ankler

by Richard Rushfield

The Ankler delivers smart, sharp-edged, and uncompromised insights into the entertainment industry, created by veteran reporter Richard Rushfield.

Hung Up

by Hunter Harris

Hunter Harris (Vulture, NY Mag) offers witty essays, celebrity profiles, and deep dives into pop culture obsessions we just can't shake off.

Weirder Together with Ben Lee & Ione Skye

by Weirder Together

Married artists Ione Skye and Ben Lee invite you into their creative production house for a cozy, intimate blend of podcasts, music, and personal insights.

Everything Is Horrible

by Noah Berlatsky

Freelance writer Noah Berlatsky delivers his unique 'scribbler's' take on politics, culture, and film, featuring essays on fascism, movie reviews, and poetry.

Gossip Time

by Allie Jones

Allie Jones delivers a weekly guide to the stars, covering the latest in celebrity news and gossip from the entertainment world.

Are You Mad At Me?

by Lane Moore

Lane Moore, award-winning author and humorist, delivers empathetic advice on relationships, mental health, and life's struggles, spiced with pop culture analysis.

Michael Moore

by Michael Moore

Filmmaker Michael Moore offers his unfiltered takes on politics and society through his free writing and podcast, with exclusive events for supporters.

SENSUAL TERRORS

by caro 🪽⋆.˚

Caro C. dissects horror and psychological thrillers, exploring body politics, gender, race, Black cinema, and queerness, with fresh perspectives on film's societal impact.

A Fan's Notes,

by Nick Hornby

Novelist Nick Hornby offers his takes on music, books, movies, writing, football, TV, and occasional politics. Some longer pieces will be paywalled.

Wide Left | Arif Hasan | Substack

by Arif Hasan

Arif Hasan's Wide Left delivers high-quality analysis of NFL, college football, and the politics of the game, combining data, film study, and unique commentary.

Gelgud’s Substack

by Nathan Gelgud

Gelgud's Substack by Nathan Gelgud delivers content focused on movies and comics within the Culture category.

Hipersónica | Substack

by Hipersónica

Hipersónica delivers weekly critical reviews of new music and albums, alongside daily updates. It's a community for music lovers with a sharp, irreverent voice.

The Last Class with Robert Reich | The Last Class Film | Substack

by The Last Class Film

A community for 'The Last Class' film, documenting Robert Reich's final semester. It sparks conversation on education and democracy, offering screenings and live chats.

On the Circuit

by Jon Fitzgerald

Jon Fitzgerald, Slamdance co-founder, helps independent filmmakers navigate the complex film festival circuit, sharing strategies to get noticed and maximize participation.

Slouching Towards Birdland (Will Friedwald's SubStack)

by Will Friedwald

Will Friedwald's Slouching Towards Birdland covers jazz, the Great American Songbook, and diverse aspects of popular culture including film, theater, and comics.

Nathan Rabin's Bad Ideas

by Nathan Rabin

Pop culture writer Nathan Rabin (The A.V. Club) dives into his self-proclaimed "bad ideas," reviewing Ernest P. Worrell movies and covering a Shrek rave.

Vintage Cafe | Nenad Georgievski | Substack

by Nenad Georgievski

Nenad Georgievski's Vintage Cafe offers deep cultural analysis of music, film, art, and travel, uncovering overlooked gems with human curation, not algorithms.

LegalDispatch

by Marc Guggenheim

LegalDispatch by Marc Guggenheim: News and notes about his writing projects. Expect updates on current and upcoming works.

Joel Goodman Music

by Joel Goodman

Composer Joel Goodman shares pre-release music, sheet music, film scores, and behind-the-scenes content, funding collaborators directly through subscriptions.

100 Typing Monkeys | Big Tim Stiles | Substack

by Big Tim Stiles

Award-winning Australian writer Big Tim Stiles discusses his acclaimed comic books (GORILLA MY DREAMS, MASTIFF), podcasting, and filmmaking.

tchik tchak, la newsletter sur l'écriture | pauline mauroux | Substack

by pauline mauroux

Pauline Mauroux's tchik tchak is a weekly French newsletter offering concrete tools for writers. It covers mental blocks, dramaturgy, and the creative process.

WATIF TV | Substack

by Emilio Doménech

WATIF TV is a morning stream (Tue/Thu, 8:30-9:30h) covering current events and pop culture, offering a fresh, alternative take on Spanish news.

Witness | Robert Jones, Jr. | Substack

by Robert Jones, Jr.

Robert Jones, Jr.'s Witness delivers critical, polemical essays on film, literature, music, and politics, advocating pro-Black and LGBTQIA2S+ liberation.

Lit Girl | Substack

by Lit Girl

Lit Girl blends academic insights with pop analysis, offering themed commentary on books, films, music, and art. It also spotlights diverse creatives.

Youtini | Substack

by Youtini

The Youtini Dispatch delivers weekly Star Wars news, book and comic releases, and insights, fostering a positive community for fans with reviews and reading guides.

Butt News | Lindy West | Substack

by Lindy West

Lindy West's Butt News is a movie club and newsletter where the acclaimed writer hilariously recaps and roasts classic blockbusters in painstaking detail.

DADA issues | Roman Muradov | Substack

by Roman Muradov

Artist Roman Muradov shares new comics, animated films, and creative projects monthly. A paid tier offers exclusive, 'weirder' content.

Word Balloons and other Nerdage

by Matthew L. Price

Veteran comics retailer Matthew L. Price shares insights on comic book news, new releases, sales charts, and industry events.

Lancelot of Little Egypt | Lancelot Schaubert | Substack

by Lancelot Schaubert

Lancelot Schaubert provides a unique perspective on seeking virtue in art, literature, music, and science, guiding readers to be better.

Trail Ciné Club | Fabien Maurin | Substack

by Fabien Maurin

Fabien Maurin's Trail Ciné Club inspires trail runners weekly. It delivers 3 spectacular film recommendations to motivate subscribers to hit the paths.

The Panicked Writer | Ellie Leonard | Substack

by Ellie Leonard

Novelist Ellie Leonard offers short stories, essays, humor, and timely political commentary from her nomadic life in New York City.

Newsletter do ARAN | EdsonARAN | Substack

by EdsonARAN

EdsonARAN's newsletter delivers graphic humor, witty texts, and recommendations for series, books, and films, including 'Os Fatos da Vida' and 'Guia Esnobe'.

Dark Apocrypha Presents | Rodney Barnes | Substack

by Rodney Barnes

Award-winning screenwriter Rodney Barnes presents exclusive digital-first horror and fantasy stories set in the Killadelphia universe with collaborators.

Ines Johnson is having a Breakdown | Substack

by Ines Johnson

Prolific romance author Ines Johnson shares systems and strategies for writing, publishing, and marketing, leveraging her decade of experience writing 100+ books.

Happier In Hollywood | Sarah Fain | Substack

by Sarah Fain

Veteran TV writers Sarah Fain and Liz Craft share Hollywood insights, writing tips, and life hacks, inspired by their popular podcast Happier In Hollywood.

Screenwriting Tricks for Authors | Alexandra Sokoloff | Substack

by Alexandra Sokoloff

Award-winning author Alexandra Sokoloff teaches authors and screenwriters Hollywood's dramatic storytelling techniques. Learn structure, plotting, and character from movies.

Stew on This | Steward Beckham | Substack

by Steward Beckham

Steward Beckham's "Stew on This" provides slow-simmered reflections on history, culture, books, and film, linking the past to the present with insightful essays.

Jonas Nilsson | Substack

by Jonas Nilsson

Journalist and documentary filmmaker Jonas Nilsson analyzes 'reversed apartheid' in South Africa, multiculturalism, and migration conflicts in Sweden.

Monster Forge: We Make Monsters!

by Monster Forge

Explore the craft of monster creation with Monster Forge. Discover new designs, lore, and connect with a community of fellow monster enthusiasts.

dod Letter | dod Magazine | Substack

by dod Magazine

dod Letter offers a personal, no-bullshit dive into music, series, and cinema, plus unique online stories, curated by Asier of dod Magazine.

A Quick Timeout | Coach Tony Miller | Substack

by Coach Tony Miller

A Quick Timeout+ provides basketball coaches with in-depth teaching: weekly drills, plays, video breakdowns, and interviews for continuous learning and game improvement.

Morse Code with Korby Lenker | Substack

by Korby Lenker

Korby Lenker's Morse Code offers weekly in-depth podcast conversations with independent creatives and personal essays exploring the challenges and rewards of a creative life.

Italics Mine | Edan Lepucki | Substack

by Edan Lepucki

Novelist Edan Lepucki offers personal musings on reading, writing, motherhood, and life in LA, from fashion and food to marriage and film.

What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About? | Substack

by Michael Jamin

TV writer Michael Jamin shares practical writing tips from his 28-year career, balanced with personal essays exploring identity and redemption.

Breakfast at Tiffany's | Tiffany Shlain | Substack

by Tiffany Shlain

Artist, filmmaker, and Webby Awards founder Tiffany Shlain offers monthly curated cultural recommendations and personal insights into her art, films, and books.

Tad Stoermer

by Tad Stoermer

Tad Stoermer's newsletter fosters a community for individuals to share interests and engage in discussions.

The Metropolitan Review | Substack

by The Metropolitan Review

The Metropolitan Review is a books and culture magazine delivering serious, entertaining criticism of books, film, TV, and art, plus new fiction and poetry.

Intervallo di Giulia Cavaliere | Substack

by Giulia Cavaliere

Journalist Giulia Cavaliere offers weekly musical and cultural narratives, including record and art recommendations, interviews, and exclusive playlists.

Quid Amo

by James K.A. Smith

James K.A. Smith's Quid Amo explores culture through personal enthusiasms and observations on books, music, and film.

Football Film Room | Nick Kehoe | Substack

by Nick Kehoe

Nick Kehoe's Football Film Room provides in-depth NFL analysis by dissecting All-22 coaching film, covering strategy, execution, and matchups.