Tag: The Substance
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Scary Movie 6: Do you like parady movies?
SCARY MOVIE 6 (2026) Movie spoofs are a tricky business. They require unbridled abandon and costly commitments to mimicking their target’s aesthetic with precise send-ups and a follow through to the ridiculous with, hopefully, some wit. It’s no joke to be this serious about silliness. When done well, this brand of humour tickles the funny…
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A Different Man Review: Definitely Different
A DIFFERENT MAN (2024) A Different Man is the adult fairy tale we didn’t know we needed. Instead of a big bad wolf to fear, it’s one’s projections that lead to despair and suffering. Imagine Ari Aster’s Beau is Afraid (2023), Charlie Kaufman’s Synechdoche, New York (2008), Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance (2024), a Cronenberg-ian biological…
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The Substance of Demi Moore: Body Art
Though not perfect (we have thoughts, see our review), Demi Moore’s newest film The Substance is a cheeky choice for the American actress. Some might say it’s courageous and daring, being that she is literally baring it all while deconstructing the plight of an aging Hollywood starlet. It’s bullseye casting. However, we argue that this…