We all watch the beautiful stars in our favorite films, but do we ever think about just how f***ed up Hollywood is? Join the 1001 by 1 crew for another short: this week we discuss “The Substance” and recommend 3 “Hollywood is Hell” movies. We sing the praises of the new Coralie Fargeat film before discussing our favorites films that show just how depraved and messed up the film business is.

Chapters (AI generate)

00:00 The Concept of Self-Improvement and Transformation

03:00 Exploring the Film: The Substance

05:53 Demi Moore's Performance: A Deep Dive

12:13 Body Dysmorphia and Hollywood's Standards

17:49 The Role of Food in the Narrative

21:07 The Climax: Misuse of the Substance and Its Consequences

24:57 Exploring Genre Films of 2024

32:29 Hollywood's Dark Side: Movies That Expose the Industry

49:25 Recap and Future Discussions

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Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.