Browse newsletters about film criticism

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.

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.

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.

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.

LegalDispatch

by Marc Guggenheim

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

2J3BD

by ItsTheReal

2J3BD by ItsTheReal: Interviews with cultural figures, hip-hop history discussions, personal stories, and live event updates.

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.

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.

The Story Guy Newsletter

by Scott McConnell the story guy

Scott McConnell, known as 'the story guy,' shares his unique narratives and perspectives in The Story Guy Newsletter.

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.

Word & Song by Anthony Esolen | Substack

by Anthony Esolen

Anthony Esolen's Word & Song opens a treasure trove of goodness, beauty, and truth by exploring classic films, poetry, hymns, and forgotten words and songs.

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.

Sherry Ning | Substack

by Sherry Ning

Sherry Ning explores complex emotions and societal topics, delving into culture, books, and psychology with a unique, personal voice.

Appunti dal tavolino di un bar | Davide Costa | Substack

by Davide Costa

Davide Costa, comic writer (Disney, Panini), shares insights on comic scripting, Italian publishing, and tips for aspiring creators, with a weekly one-page script.

To a Green Thought

by Garth Greenwell

Garth Greenwell offers meticulous criticism and personal essays on music, art, film, and books, acting as a workshop for ideas and insights.

The Viewer From Nowhere

by Chris

Chris authors 'The Viewer From Nowhere,' a newsletter designed to offer readers a distinct, observational viewpoint on various subjects.

Vulture Newsletter

Vulture delivers daily pop-culture news, recaps, reviews, interviews, and profiles, keeping you updated on the latest in entertainment.