Her Campus at Bowling Green
There’s a Shot for That: What Ryan Murphy’s “The Beauty” Says About Capitalism, Insecurity, and Getting Hot AF!
How far is too far in the pursuit of perfection?
Her Campus at DCU
THE SUBSTANCE is an attempt to reject gender norms, but only enforces them.
The use of satire to critic the entertainment industry heavily relied on stereotypes of what the public would imagine the industry to be like, making it lazy.
Her Campus at Casper Libero
After ‘The Substance’ and ‘Sinners’: the beginning of the appreciation of horror films at movie awards
The horror genre has often been reduced to entertainment and screams in a dark room. But when a horror film is well written, it becomes something else
Her Campus at NCSU
How “The Substance” Explores Aging Women’s Experiences in Hollywood
Elisabeth Sparkle was once a star in Hollywood, starring in hit movies and a television show. On her 50th birthday, her manager replaced her for a younger, "better" version....
Her Campus at Toronto MU
Lights, Camera, Women: 5 Must-Watch Movies For Women’s History Month
Celebrate female strength on screen with this year's women-focused films.
Her Campus at USFSP
The Oscars Drama Recap
From Adrien Brody throwing his gum to the cringiest Best Original Song speech, here's what you missed at the 2025 Academy Awards
Her Campus at Kent State
How “The Substance” is challenging industry norms at the Oscars
The Best Picture race at this year's Academy Awards was one of the most unique and unpredictable in years. Among the nominees were big-budget films like "Wicked" and "Dune: Part Two"...
Her Campus at UCF
31st Annual SAG Awards Recap: Winners and Biggest Moments of the Night
A recap of the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Her Campus at Bowling Green
The Future of Film is Female: Shining a Spotlight on “The Substance” Director, Coralie Fargeat
Award season is abuzz with red carpets, marketing campaigns, and new movie releases. 2024 was a stellar year for film—we were all dazzled by remarkable scores, animation, practical effects,...
Her Campus at TCNJ
The Substance Movie Recap and Review (Spoilers)
The Substance is a brutal commentary on societal expectations of women in the media. Read on for this review & breakdown of the film.