Inside the fall's most shocking movie

A darkly surreal fantasia about Hollywood misogyny, "The Substance" delivers some of the year's most fearless acting, along with a bold new directorial voice.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment September 04, 2024 There will be blood: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and director Coralie Fargeat on the fall's most shocking movie A darkly surreal fantasia about Hollywood misogyny, "The Substance" delivers some of the year's most fearless acting, along with a bold new directorial voice. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Politics and Hollywood collide at the 2024 Telluride Film Festival Hillary Clinton, James Carville, Jack Smith and other political figures descended on the Telluride Film Festival this year, lending D.C. star wattage to Q&As. SHARE       READ MORE As Oasis reunites, U.K. government blasts Ticketmaster for 'vastly inflated' prices The United Kingdom's culture secretary lamented "vastly inflated prices excluding ordinary fans from having a chance of enjoying" Oasis live. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT James Darren, TV director who played Moondoggie in the 'Gidget' films, dies at 88 James Darren, the teen idol who famously played surfer boy Moondoggie in the midcentury "Gidget" films, died Monday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center at 88. SHARE       READ MORE For Natalia Lafourcade, playing the Hollywood Bowl again is the next step in her storied journey Over the last two decades, Mexican singer-songwriter Natalia Lafourcade has established herself as one of the most revered and celebrated artists from Latin America. This week, she'll be performing two shows at the Hollywood Bowl. SHARE       READ MORE A look into the decade that defined Brian De Palma could use more critical consideration In "The De Palma Decade," Laurent Bouzereau's unabashed adoration of director Brian De Palma can be a hindrance to deeper understanding. SHARE       READ MORE 30 books to read this fall Fall's most anticipated books include novels from Rachel Kushner, Sally Rooney, Danzy Senna, Michael Connelly and Richard Price. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW