Substacks recommended by Aurelie Chazal

Recommended by Aurelie Chazal

This little corner of the internet is where I share the books I can’t stop thinking about and the films and shows that pulled me in. It’s part journal, part recommendation list, and entirely a reflection of where my head and heart are at right now.

You Need to Watch This!

By You Need to Watch This by Beth Lisogorsky

I find the good stuff for you. So you don't have to.

Beth has the best movies and TY recommendations with thoughtful reviews and great interactions with her readers.

- Aurelie Chazal

MacGuffin or Meaning: Entertainment Newsletter

By Alise Chaffins

Regular reviews of streaming and theatrical movies, as well as interviews with the folks who make them.

A must follow newsletter for all fans of movies out there. The reviews are always really insightful and well written.

- Aurelie Chazal

User Mag

By Taylor Lorenz

A tech and online culture publication by Taylor Lorenz, featuring original reporting on how the internet is reshaping politics, business, media, and culture.

After School by Casey Lewis

an examination of youth culture

Always packed with interesting news about cultural trends.

- Aurelie Chazal

The Traverse

By Travis Clark

Traversing the business of franchises and fandom.

I always learn someone new and interesting about gaming or media with this publication

- Aurelie Chazal

Ministry of Pop Culture

Three award-winning authors go obsessively deep on movies, TV, and culture. Saved a seat on the couch for you.

Things that Make me Happy!

By Sara H

My personal watching, reading, and micro-joys recommendations with a side of great links and rabbit holes.

Turn And Smile

We review TV shows in our Prime Time newsletter, and we give you weekly TV debuts in our TV Guide every week. Subscribe to find out what's good and what's on with a turn... and a smile!

A Chemical Mind

By Nicholas

Insights, trends and breakthroughs in the world of brain research: A Chemical Mind is a weekly digest of the most important stuff happening now in neuroscience, neurotech and neurology. Upgrade today for access to valuable extras!

One of the most well research Substack out there with fascinating deep dives about the brain's inner workings and other topics

- Aurelie Chazal

Things I'm Obsessed With

By Keryn Donnelly

Your pop culture cheat sheet.

bufferingpleasewait

By Daria

I’m Daria — a 33-year-old millennial trying to make sense of work, identity, and the strange calm that comes after burnout. I write about the in-between moments — when life feels paused, loading, or buffering — and how we learn to live there.

Funny as hell and great retro designs

- Aurelie Chazal

Curious & Confused

A TV focused newsletter with the occasional film review and recommendation.

Story Has It

The human stories behind movies, music, art and books. With Yara and Gillian

Too Much TV Newsletter

By Rick Ellis

Your Daily TV Talking Points. A free daily rundown of all the television and streaming news you need to know today.

Daily media newsletter with industry stories and basically everything you need to know to keep up to date.

- Aurelie Chazal

Your Friendly Obsession

By Marco Marquez

A cozy corner of the internet with book chats, personal essays, and home to my serialized queer holiday romance novella, Unfinished Christmas.

These Thoughts are My Own

By Matthew Spence

Entertainment blog that covers film, television, books, and other topics that I find of interest. From time to time I also post my own written pieces. I hope you enjoy!

SILT

By Alanna Duffield

A weekly deep dive into lifestyle & pop culture

Amazing newsletter analysing culture trends. It's so well researched and always gives me a lot to think about.

- Aurelie Chazal

The Book letter

By Ingrid Haring-Mendes

A book-leaning publication for readers and writers everywhere.

An amazing mix of book, film and TV recommendations by a friendly author. One of my favorite reads!

- Aurelie Chazal