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A film critic's weekly guide to films directed by women, plus long-form essays on silent cinema, lost film posters and festival picks. Readers get recommendations, historical context and candid opinions on new releases.
Black Girl Watching is a Substack by Brooke Obie offering Black feminist critiques of film, TV and culture, often tied to current events around sexual violence and power. Readers get pointed, opinionated commentary on works like Our Father, The Devil, Lanterns and Primetime.
The Bulwark is a political news and analysis newsletter bundling commentary from several contributors on American politics and culture, with a pro-democracy stance. Readers get film criticism, candidate interviews and conversations with journalists about elections and democratic erosion.
A podcast-style newsletter where three friends with different political views discuss current controversies and review films, including documentaries and Aaron Sorkin's work. Each issue mostly promotes the episode, links to podcast platforms and asks readers to subscribe or comment.
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