EP228: The Substance: Shock, awe, and horror of aging
In this episode of the Late Learner Podcast, host Allison Hare takes a cultural deep dive into the buzzworthy film "The Substance," starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid, directed by Coralie Fargeat. Allison explores the themes of aging and the pursuit of perfection as depicted in the movie, drawing connections to the modern experiences of women today.
aking a decidedly hard left pivot to do a cultural deep dive into the new buzzy movie that everyone is talking about, The Substance starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid, and co-produced, written and directed by Coralie Fargeat. Shockingly insane, it was like nothing I ever expected and I"m not sure if I recovered.
But despite the terrifying visuals and sound design, the message was pretty relevant and thought-provoking.
The Substance Official Movie Trailer
Notable timestamps:
00:00:52 - Cultural Deep Dive: The Substance
00:01:33 - Movie Overview and Initial Thoughts
00:02:06 - Personal Connection to the Movie
00:02:59 - Reinvention Roadmap Newsletter
00:04:13 - Movie Premise: The Substance
00:05:04 - The Concept of DNA Splitting
00:06:13 - The Male Gaze and Perfection
00:07:08 - Body Horror Genre
00:08:00 - Demi Moore's Casting and Performance
00:09:04 - Exaggerated Male Characters
00:10:52 - Personal Reflections on Beauty Standards
00:14:00 - My Struggles with Body Dysmorphia, orthorexia, and disordered eating
00:17:50 - Aging and Beauty Standards
00:19:17 - The Morning Shed Trend
00:20:54 - Fighting Aging and Embracing Vibrance
00:22:03 - The Central Message of The Substance
00:23:06 - Coralie Fargeat's Perspective
00:24:50 - Self-Violence and Inner Conflict
00:26:12 - Audience Reactions and Final Thoughts
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