All the Fanfare | Eric Pierce

Recommended by Eric Pierce

Anyone here ever read Grant Naylor? Well, that was the pen name of Rob Grant and Doug Naylor who made the excellent Britcom Red Dwarf back in the day. "Go Double Plus" was the main character Lister's caffeine pills. Yay for hyperbole! Go big or go home :)

Marmi has one of the freshest, funniest voices I've read. Come for the pop culture, stay for the hilarious trips down memory lane.

- Eric Pierce

JPF Presents: The Alternative Torah by Reuben Salsa

By The Judean People's Front

Satirical biblical. A very modern Jewish reflection on the Torah and bible learnings with a splash of satire and blasphemy. Dante's seventh level of Hell.

The Bible like you've never seen it. Absolutely hilarious.

- Eric Pierce

Jokien with Tolkien

By JRR Jokien

"Live. Laugh. Lord of the Rings." That's the unofficial motto of this often humorous, sometimes earnest, always genuine weekly newsletter concerning hobbits, faith, and culture by a too-online lifelong reader and Tolkien fan.

Widening the Lens

By Robin A Henderson

Diverse hidden gems in film and television.

Robin is one of the smartest writers covering pop culture. She's the kind of writer that makes me reconsider my own talent. I learn something new every time I read her work, without fail.

- Eric Pierce

It's Just Foam

By Lindsay Rae Brown

Memoir that makes you smile.

LRB is possibly the most outrageously funny writer on the planet. Her slice-of-life stories read like "Good Housekeeping" by way of "Superbad." Observational humor has never been funnier, but profound lessons lurk amid the humor.

- Eric Pierce

Boy Movies

By allison picurro

Girl talk, boy movies

Boy Movies is one of the freshest conceits I've ever come across. Allison's writing is witty and intelligent. A must-read for movie buffs.

- Eric Pierce

Living in the Past

By Sam

All about how things were, way back when, before the Interwebs. Remember?

Gen X nostalgia wrapped in a warm blanket. Samantha is an amazing writer!

- Eric Pierce

Stay Curious

By Sheila Moeschen

A newsletter for people looking for more levity and less gloom. Finding the funny in the world through writing and photography crafted with wit and warmth

Ahch-To Baby

By Matthew Freeman

A newsletter about Star Wars by award-winning playwright Matthew Freeman.

What I've always wanted: Star Wars taken seriously, by someone with real writing chops. Matthew is a writer's writer--thoughtful, erudite, a true wordsmith--and also a giant fan of all things Star Wars. One of my personal favs.

- Eric Pierce

Nicci’s Notes

By Nicci Kadilak

A weekly mashup of reflections on writing, motherhood, and what it means to be a human in this messy world. Equal parts empathy, deep breaths, and levity.

Bev Has All The Answers

By Bev Potter

1st Place Winner for online humor in the National Society of Newspaper Columnists 2023 Contest and if you don’t believe me, go see for yourself.

Bev is one of the funniest writers I have ever read. She has a thoughtful yet witty way of stepping back to look at modern life and asking: What's that about, anyway? Highly recommended!

- Eric Pierce

The Long Take

By Jen Sopchockchai Bankard

Film and television reviews of Star Wars, Marvel, other pop franchises, and Oscar contenders.

Amanda Reads

By Amanda Kay

Weekly reading recommendations & a Tarot card pull to start your week!

Amanda is a prolific reader with exquisite taste. Come for her recommendations, stay for the shrewd and witty commentary.

- Eric Pierce

The Screen

By Akos Peterbencze

Reviews, features, op-eds, and essays about film, television, and culture.

Akos is a veteran freelancer with bylines at some of the biggest outlets. Pop culture fans will not want to miss his Substack.

- Eric Pierce

Textual Variations

By Mikhail Skoptsov

Articles and Essays mostly on why films exist in multiple versions, and how screen narratives evolve over time.

Smart, in-depth writing. I learn something every time I read Mikhail's work.

- Eric Pierce

Made From What's Not Real

By David Perlmutter

The writings and musings of Canadian historian and speculative fiction writer David Perlmutter

I have followed David for years on Medium. He is an intelligent and witty writer. I've enjoyed his superhero stories in particular!

- Eric Pierce

On Repeat by Kevin Alexander

By Kevin

Making music discovery personal -and personable- again.

Kevin is one of the most knowledgeable music writers that I know of. Covering new bands and classic tunes alike, his newsletter is a welcome bit of fun.

- Eric Pierce

Garbage Day

By Ryan Broderick

A newsletter about having fun online.