The Substance
This holds up so well on a second watch, just as absolutely insane and amazing as it was the first time and it was really cool to see someone else’s reaction to it. I also noticed so many more of the references to other movies this time around and I think it’s so fitting how often famous works within the industry are alluded to in this considering the film’s main themes.
Even when I knew what was coming, this movie had me mouth agape in its final act, it’s honestly just so thrilling to watch unfold. Margaret Qualley and Demi Moore are phenomenal and I’m really hoping we get to see both of them nominated for Oscars because of this because they deserve no less than that level of recognition for these performances. This movie is also just so 2024 and I love it for that. It fits so well with so many of the trends that have existed throughout the year and I think it’s the kind of insane movie Hollywood has been needing not only this year but this decade as well.