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This week on Flick Flops, we’re diving into The Substance (2024), a body horror spectacle starring Margaret Qualley and Demi Moore in a career-defining performance. When an aging actress takes a radical youth-enhancing drug, things go from Hollywood glam to full Cronenberg nightmare real quick. Does this grotesque thriller have enough substance, or is it just another Hollywood facelift gone wrong?

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The Substance (2024) – Movie Details

• Director: Coralie Fargeat

• Writer: Coralie Fargeat

• Starring: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid

• Genre: Body Horror, Thriller

• Release Date: 2024 (Premiered at Cannes Film Festival)

Plot Summary

Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore) is a once-celebrated actress who has been cast aside by Hollywood due to her age. Desperate to reclaim her youth and career, she turns to a mysterious black-market drug known as The Substance—a treatment that creates a younger version of herself. However, the process comes with horrific and unforeseen consequences.

Margaret Qualley plays Sue, the youthful embodiment of Elisabeth, while Dennis Quaid portrays Harvey, a manipulative producer who profits from Elisabeth’s desperation. As the two versions of Elisabeth struggle for control, the film spirals into a grotesque and satirical exploration of beauty, power, and self-destruction.

Fun Facts About The Substance

• The film premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival to a 13-minute standing ovation and won Best Screenplay.

• Demi Moore's performance has been widely hailed as one of the best of her career, earning her a Golden Globe win for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical.

• Coralie Fargeat, known for her stylish and brutal 2017 film Revenge, wrote and directed the film.

• The movie is a satirical critique of Hollywood’s obsession with youth and beauty, with heavy themes of body horror and identity.

• Practical effects were used for much of the body horror, emphasizing a visceral, grotesque aesthetic reminiscent of David Cronenberg’s work.

• Streaming rights were acquired by MUBI and Amazon Prime Video, making it available for home viewing after its theatrical run.

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This week, we're stepping back to 1982 with Ron Howard's comedy Night Shift (1982). Featuring Henry Winkler as a timid morgue attendant and Michael Keaton in his breakout role as an eccentric entrepreneur, this film explores an unconventional business venture that turns the night shift upside down. Does this early '80s comedy still deliver laughs today? Let's find out!

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Release Details:

• Title: Night Shift

• Year: 1982

• Director: Ron Howard

• Writers: Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel

• Top Billed Stars: Henry Winkler, Michael Keaton, Shelley Long

• Running Time: 105 minutes

• Country: United States

• Release Date: July 30, 1982

In Night Shift, Chuck Lumley (Henry Winkler) is a meek former stockbroker who now works as a night shift attendant at a New York City morgue. His routine life takes a wild turn when he's paired with the energetic and entrepreneurial Bill "Blaze" Blazejowski (Michael Keaton). Together, they hatch a plan to run a call-girl service out of the morgue, aiming to provide a safer environment for the women involved. As their unconventional business thrives, Chuck finds himself falling for his neighbor, Belinda (Shelley Long), a kind-hearted prostitute. The trio navigates comedic challenges, personal dilemmas, and the complexities of their newfound venture.

Background & Interesting Details:

• Directorial Milestone: Night Shift was one of Ron Howard's early directorial efforts, showcasing his transition from acting to directing.

• Michael Keaton's Breakthrough: The film marked Michael Keaton's first starring role, earning him acclaim for his dynamic performance.

• Soundtrack Highlights: The film features the song "That's What Friends Are For," performed by Rod Stewart, which gained further popularity when covered by Dionne Warwick and friends in 1985.

• Cameo Appearances: The movie includes brief appearances by a young Kevin Costner as "Frat Boy #1" and Shannen Doherty as a Bluebell scout.

Other Projects (Writer/Director/Main Leads):

• Ron Howard: Directed Splash (1984), Apollo 13 (1995), and A Beautiful Mind (2001).

• Henry Winkler: Known for his role as Fonzie in Happy Days (1974–1984) and appearances in The Waterboy (1998) and Arrested Development (2003–2019).

• Michael Keaton: Starred in Beetlejuice (1988), Batman (1989), and Birdman (2014).

• Shelley Long: Famous for her role as Diane Chambers in Cheers (1982–1993) and films like Outrageous Fortune (1987) and The Brady Bunch Movie (1995).

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Welcome to Flick Flops, the podcast where we celebrate the highs, the lows, and the wonderfully unexpected corners of pop culture. I’m your host, Andy Parker, and today, we’re shining a well-deserved spotlight on actress Michelle Trachtenberg, who sadly passed away last week at the young age of 39. Whether you first saw her as the clever and curious Harriet in Harriet the Spy, the wide-eyed but tough Dawn Summers in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, or even as the lead in the cult comedy EuroTrip, Michelle brought a unique charm to every role she played. She was never just a side character—she had a presence that made you take notice, even when she wasn’t the main star.

But Michelle’s career is more than just a nostalgic trip through early 2000s favorites. She’s had an impressive and often underrated journey in Hollywood, proving time and again that she could handle drama, comedy, horror, and even voice acting with equal finesse. So, in this episode, we’re taking a dive into her career, her impact, and why she deserves even more appreciation. From iconic teen classics to surprising dramatic turns, let’s celebrate the one and only Michelle Trachtenberg.

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Welcome to Flick Flops, the podcast where we explore the best and worst of cinema. This week we take on the mysterious oil-rig set, thriller The Black Demon, where Josh Lucas and his family take on a megalodon or is it a curse from an angry god?

Join us as we discover - is the Black Demon worth a bite or did it need a bigger boat?

The Black Demon (2023)

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Welcome to Flick Flops, the podcast where we explore the best and worst of cinema. Today, we're diving into the world of "Fool's Paradise" (2023), a whimsical romantic comedy that promises to transport us to a world of laughter and love. (end sarcasm here)

So, join us as we venture into this - uh - film? and ask ourselves: does "Fool's Paradise" provide a delightful escape, or does it make you want to strangle the fool who greenlit it?

Charlie Day's Fool's Paradise (2023)

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Welcome to Flick Flops, the podcast where we watch critically bad movies and 'splain it to ya. Today, we're entering the mysterious world of "Hypnotic" (2023), a psychological thriller starring Ben Affleck.

Join us as we unravel the layers of suspense, and ask ourselves: does this film hypnotize us with its gripping narrative, or does it leave us feeling dazed and confused?

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Ben Affleck's Hypnotic (2023)

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Welcome to Flick Flops, the podcast where we explore the highs and lows of cinema, reviewing critically rotten films to let you know if you should spend your time on it. Today, we're stepping into the world of crime and mystery with "Marlowe" a 2023 "thrilling" detective film starring the incomparable Liam Neeson.

In this modern take on the iconic detective character, Neeson's portrayal of Marlowe promises to bring a new level of intensity and intrigue. Will this film live up to the legacy of the hard-boiled detective stories that came before it? I dunno...

Join us as we solve the mystery of "Marlowe"...

Welcome back to Flick Flops, the podcast where we watch films that were critically panned and tell you whether it is worth your time. Today, we're bracing ourselves for the chilling journey of "The Pope's Exorcist" (2023), a supernatural thriller that explores the intersection of faith and the supernatural.

Based on true events, this film follows the harrowing encounters of a priest tasked with confronting demonic forces for the Vatican. But does it possess the spirit of a great film or does it induce pea soup vomit?

Grab your crucifix and holy water, as we discuss the "The Pope's Exorcist" !

The Pope's Exorcist (2023) Review

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Welcome to Flick Flops, the podcast where we uncover the best and worst of cinema. Today, we're sinking our teeth into "Renfield" (2023), a thrilling and darkly comedic take on the classic character from Bram Stoker's "Dracula".

Starring Nicolas Cage, Nicholas Hoult, and a fresh perspective on the infamous Renfield, this film promises to bring a new twist to the vampire genre. Did it mesmerize us with its eerie charm, or leave us saying no fangs?

Join Andy and I as we explore the dark shadows of "Renfield"....

Welcome to Flick Flops, the podcast where we explore critically bad cinema and watch it to let you know whether it is rotten or not.

Today we are discussing the 2023 action-adventure romantic comedy Ghosted, starring Chris Evans and Ana De Armas.  In the film, Chris Evans' Cole  is "ghosted" by his recent love at first sight /one night stand Sadie and jets off to find her in London only to be jumped by arms dealers and mistaken for a legendary spy called "The Taxman". Sadie, and actual CIA operative herself, comes to Cole's rescue and hijinx ensues.

Written by enough people to start a rock quartet and directed by Dexter Fletcher (an English actor turned director), this movie promised to be a thrilling, romantic action piece, but did it successfully commandeer the tour bus or run it straight off the cliff and into obscurity?

Join us as we indulge in a non-so-covert look at Ghosted - which had zero ghosts in it ...

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