Hollywood's obsession with youth is under the scalpel in Coralie Fargeat's "The Substance," where the star-studded glamour of the Walk of Fame decays into a chilling nightmare. Starring Demi Moore and memorable turns from Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid, join us as we unpack the haunting symbols and feminist critique woven into Elizabeth Sparkle's transformation, played masterfully by Demi Moore.

The film's aesthetic is both a visual feast and a critique of the industry's age-old gender dynamics.

(00:00) - intro(11:16) - Exploring Gender Dynamics in Hollywood(22:44) - Exploring Beauty Standards in Hollywood(37:25) - Exploring Surreal Horror in Film(44:26) - Analysis of Cinematic Surrealism and Symbolism(59:02) - Discussion of Horror Film Potential(01:12:35) - Recommendation

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