I haven't even watched this recently but It's a perfect film and I've seen it so many times I can close my eyes and watch it in my head
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The Substance 2024
I need to start somewhere with reviews so let's kick things off with the most overhyped movie of the year. I feel increasingly annoyed the more I think about this film. It consistently talks down to its audience with the most on-the-nose symbolism and half-baked commentary on beauty standards and the patriarchy. Ultimately it is a cautionary tale about vanity, and denial of ageing and death.
I appreciate they were going for a minimalist, sterile setting to represent a soulless…
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