Substacks recommended by Luke Y. Thompson

Recommended by Luke Y. Thompson

Exploring what's exciting, intriguing (and occasionally infuriating) about movies, TV shows, theme parks, toys, and other entertainment.

Alex O'Connor

An agnostic with interests in philosophy, religion, the Bible, and ethics. Subscribe for early access to the Within Reason Podcast.

One of our best, politest, and sharpest atheist thought leaders today.

- Luke Y. Thompson

The Outside Scoop

By Scott Mendelson

Daily entertainment news, punditry, and box office analysis from one of the foremost experts in the theatrical distribution arena. Pop in, subscribe and learn about macro-sized Hollywood trends years before they become accepted conventional wisdom.

MENDELSOOOOON!

- Luke Y. Thompson

The Code Is Zeek

By Aaron Neuwirth

Aaron Neuwirth's latest movie reviews, podcast episodes, essays, & more!

Contingent History

By Tyler Blaine Wilson

Writing on History, Religion, & Christian Origins

Rock-Paper-Shadows

Staci Layne Wilson, writer of macabre fiction and the dark side of pop culture.

Staci has led a life that contains multitudes.

- Luke Y. Thompson

Dr. Rubin's Substack

By Dr. Zachary Rubin

Hi! I am Dr. Zachary Rubin. I am a double board-certified physician in General Pediatrics and Allergy/Immunology. I take care of all ages for mainly Allergy needs. I love to educate on social media! I am a fan of bow ties and hula hooping as well.

The Treatment

By Charlotte Simmons

Hippocratic assertions from an antihero of film criticism

Napkin Manifestos

By Alison Rose

The unhinged opinions of a recovering academic and sex worker.

Disney Plus-Or-Minus

By Adam Jahnke

One man's journey through "the finest in family entertainment".

Disney deep dive!

- Luke Y. Thompson

SCIENCE MADE PRACTICAL

By Amy Alkon

Empowering you through science for your best health and boldest life

The Dark End of the Street

By Andrew Gumbel

A Substack about living under authoritarianism and the compromises and corruptions that result

The Content Report, By Vince Mancini

An OG movie blogger is bringing back blogging, now with no advertisers and even less discretion.

Onward with Ava DuVernay

Exploring art, justice and the democratic imagination.

Lucien Greaves on Substack

My personal Substack

The Underground Bunker

By Tony Ortega

Daily news about Scientology since 2012

An old friend focused on exposing $cientology. Xenu would want you to subscribe.

- Luke Y. Thompson

2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla

By Aaron Neuwirth

The award-winning podcast where Black film critics Aaron Neuwirth (Godzilla fan) and Terence Johnson (Godzilla curious) cover the Godzilla franchise. Each episode focuses on the history and thoughts on one of the films in this gigantic series.

I wouldn't trust anyone else to have this level of Godzilla nerdity.

- Luke Y. Thompson

Behind the Gospels

By Behind The Gospels

Insights into the Gospels by Dr John Nelson

Christian Lindke's Geekerati Newsletter

Discussions of Pop Culture, Table Top Games, Film, and Television with a dash of Political Science and Statistics from Time to Time.

Christian is my Substack blogfather and I still contribute there

- Luke Y. Thompson

Hollywood Heretic

By Wade Major

Hollywood is broken. Here's where we fix it.

Wade is nuts, but a good friend.

- Luke Y. Thompson

Mountain Ramblings

By T. S. Moore

My personal Substack

My former classmate is a refreshingly sane preacher.

- Luke Y. Thompson

The Hot Button by David Poland

By David Poland / The Hot Button

An inside perspective on the Film/TV/Streaming Industry from a veteran seeker of truth of more than 30 years

DP-24/7

- Luke Y. Thompson

Friendly Atheist

By Hemant Mehta

Commentary about religion and politics, centered around atheism.

The Voice of Los Feliz

By Phil Leirness

The history, happenings, colorful characters and rich stories and experiences that make the neighborhood of Los Feliz the beating heart of Los Angeles.

Roy Edroso Breaks It Down

Notorious gadfly nips at feebs, dweebs, and other enemies of the Republic.

Roy has a great ear for hateful nonsense, but no tolerance for it.

- Luke Y. Thompson

natalien

not of this world

The only writer who has ever worked for me that I never had to make any editorial changes to, ever.

- Luke Y. Thompson

From the Desk of The Horror Chick

By Heather Wixson

From the Desk of The Horror Chick features the work of journalist and author Heather Wixson. Includes reviews, features, and other writing projects celebrating horror, sci-fi, and the joy of cinema.

Heather doesn't even know how good she is at this.

- Luke Y. Thompson

Stephanie Jo Warren's Substack

By A Crack in the Stained Glass

Born into the evangelical movement, raised up in the Joshua generation, conditioned to be in the Lord's army... Dishonorably discharged when I dared ask "why?" I am part of the great falling away. Hi my name is Stephanie, and I am the strong willed child.

From The Yard To The Arthouse

By Decarceration

Cinema And Criminal Justice

ThatDonLewis

Music. Movies. Books. Baseball.

Dispatches from Insanitus

By Kim Voynar

The reflections & observations of an ordinary person living through extraordinary times.

The Coop Scoop by Marc Cooper

By Marc's Coop Scoop

The Coop Scoop newsletter from Marc Cooper, award-winning writer, author and retired Professor of Journalism, looking at the evolving state of play in American politics and culture. A biting contrarian view in every edition. Join us!

Elucidating the political outrage so many of us feel.

- Luke Y. Thompson

The General Nuisance

By William Bibbiani

The (a)musings of William Bibbiani, film critic.

Nerd State of Mind

Santa Fe Substack

By Eric Trules

Life and Culture by Eric Trules. After 40 years in the LA desert, 3 years in "The City Different", and a recent divorce, Trules has "self-deported", still telling personal stories about himself, his world view, and whatever else strikes his fancy.

The improv teacher who brought me out of my shell, in loquacious retirement.

- Luke Y. Thompson

cinema cauldron

By madeline

essays + recordings on film of all eras by madeline blondeau

One of my best former editors, with unique and enlightening takes you need to see.

- Luke Y. Thompson

The Sovereignty Newsletter

By Stacey Simmons

Claim Your Crown! This Newsletter exists to remind you of your sovereignty and power!