October 4, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Perry Seibert from The Michigan Movies Critics Guild for this week's Talking Pictures. “The Substance,” directed by Coralie Farge and starring Demi Moore as Elizabeth Sparkle, explores themes of aging and identity within the context of celebrity culture. The film follows Elizabeth, an aging actress clinging to her career through a local aerobics show, who encounters a substance that allows her to coexist with a younger version of herself. This transformation raises questions about self-worth and societal expectations surrounding beauty and youth.