Substacks recommended by Jack Blitz

Recommended by Jack Blitz

Roger That! With Carter Rogers

Baseball, movies, TV, music, and more. Opinions are my own.

Pete Buttigieg's Substack

That Final Scene

By Sophie

The newsletter 35K+ monthly readers choose to talk about films. TFS connects cinema to the conversations that matter now. Weekly essays that make you the smartest voice in every party, plus monthly watchlists worth your time.

Sophie's writing is a joy to read. Her honest conversations about the way film, tv, and pop culture connect to the human experience is so fun.

- Jack Blitz

Blitz!

By Jack Blitz

A personal journal of my thoughts as I navigate the beautiful yet complicated world we live in.

Thought provoking pieces about the world, culture, politics, and health.

- Jack Blitz

Write to Move People

By Jake Varrone

An ever-growing library of fiction, essays, and writing lessons to help you be more creative, intentional, and impactful.

Jake's writing has a warmth and humor to it that you won't find elsewhere. His stories will always brighten your day!

- Jack Blitz

Alessia’s cultural blog

By Alessia Vannini ♡

Welcome to my personal space ;) Here I will publish articles about cinema, music, literature, art and much more. Do not forget to subscribe to my newsletter!

Alessia's writing is detailed, thoughtful, and genuine. This blog is a must read for film enthusiasts.

- Jack Blitz

See You At The Movies

By Kevin Pettit

Kevin J. Pettit's movie reviews, rankings, and trending movie topics.

Kevin's reviews have become a must read before I see a new film. He is a trusted voice in the Substack film community.

- Jack Blitz

MovieStruck

By Ivan Webster

Movies and the world surrounding them.

MovieStruck is a must read for film enthusiasts. Ivan is personable and thoughtful, always sharing what the latest film means to him.

- Jack Blitz

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shares thoughts about sports, politics, and popular culture and how they define America.

Kareem is as good a writer as a basketball player. I always look forward to his articles because he offers a calming perspective when the rest of the world seems chaotic.

- Jack Blitz

Marshall and the Movies

By Marshall Shaffer

Marshall Shaffer talks you through the movies you should watch, twice a week.

Marshall's unique ideas and thoughtful pieces are a must read for any movie lover.

- Jack Blitz

The Screen

By Akos Peterbencze

Highlighting the low-key, forgotten, and overlooked pieces of television and cinema — and sometimes the popular, too.

The Screen feels nostalgic. So many movies and tv shows that seem forgotten are not only celebrated, but thoughtfully examined. Akos is a wonderful writer and this newsletter is a must read for film and tv enthusiasts.

- Jack Blitz

Steady

By Dan Rather

Dan Rather's steady take on a complex and chaotic world.

Steady by Dan Rather is a must read. His writing is as thought provoking as it is relevant.

- Jack Blitz

The Experiment

By Jason Stanford

The Experiment is an early '60s TV talk show hosted by Jason Stanford. Every week he opens with a monologue before sharing the stage with a curated stable of writers before offering suggestions on what to do, read, watch, and listen to.

The Mid-Week Experiment by Jason Stanford has become a staple of my week. His recommendations and suggestions are always spot on.

- Jack Blitz

HEATED

By Emily Atkin

A newsletter for people who are pissed off about the climate crisis.

If you feel like the climate crisis isn't talked about enough and feel like you need to something about that, HEATED is a must read. Emily Atkin's reporting and analysis is as thorough as it is succinct.

- Jack Blitz