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This article was originally published on September 20, 2024.
On January 23, 2025,The Substancewas nominated for five Oscars, including Best Picture.
Spoilers ahead for the plot ofThe Substance.
Theres nothing developed or nuanced about the feminism ofThe Substance.
But does there need to be?
Still, its a hell of a thing, that product.
Wrestling with addictive behavior really does feel like being at war with yourself.
Elisabeth slaps her own face in her efforts to stop what shes doing.
She and Sue aim a joint shriek of You have tocontrol yourself!
at one other across the weeks of their alternating existence.
