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What does it cost to be beautiful? Let’s find out in our discussion of The Substance, Coralie Fargeat’s 2024 body horror film about beauty, Hollywood, and aging. We’re discussing mixed messages, Demi Moore’s performance, and why, despite everything, this film failed to stick the landing for us.
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