Lecinaste

The film The Substance is a horror and thriller starring Demi Moore and directed by Corin Hardy. It tells the story of Elisabeth Sparkle, a once-celebrated Hollywood star who, on her 50th birthday, faces a major accident. After the incident, she discovers a mysterious serum that restores her youth, but it creates another version of herself, leading to an escalating internal conflict between the two. The film explores the obsession with youth and beauty and its psychological effects in a terrifying and bizarre way.

The film's premise is intriguing, and I was excited to see it, especially given the lack of new ideas in Hollywood. The film drew me in from the first moment with its mystery and deep psychology. However, its scenes are not easy to watch, featuring nudity and very grotesque body dissection details, so I advise those with weak hearts against viewing it.

At first, the film's climax was strong, but then the plot began to slow down. I felt it should have ended after an hour and forty minutes, as two hours and twenty minutes felt too long.

In terms of cinematography, it reminded me of Psycho through its bathroom scenes and camera angles, and The Shining, where psychological colors were used distinctively. Initially, I rated the film an 8/10, but the ending disappointed me, so I settled on a 6/10.

I was so excited to watch the documentary about Celine Dion, the artist who holds unforgettable memories in my life, with songs like My Heart Will Go On from Titanic, The Power of Love, and Because You Loved Me, among others. These songs always sparked my emotions and brought back memories of a past filled with love and hope.

But I was surprised that the documentary "I Am: Celine Dion" was only an hour and 45 minutes long! I felt that this time wasn't enough to cover the life of a great artist like Celine, who has gone through a journey filled with both success and hardship. What shocked me the most was the overall sense of sadness, depression, and fear that seemed to surround her life, especially after she was diagnosed with a rare illness known as Stiff Person Syndrome, which significantly affected her ability to sing and perform.

What made it even more heartbreaking was seeing her struggle with this rare condition, and how it impacted her daily life, especially in how she raises her twin sons, catering to their every need, but without a true understanding of the meaning of life or the value of money.

When I compared this documentary to Arnold Schwarzenegger's, which was released in multiple parts (3 episodes), the contrast was clear. Arnold's documentary took us on a journey filled with strength and determination from start to finish, while Celine's left us in a state of sadness and despair. I didn't want to see such a great artist end up in this tragic situation.