The Substance

This week we’re discussing Best Picture nominee, The Brutalist, about a visionary architect who comes to America to rebuild his life, his career, and his marriage. Also, it’s Oscar time again and we’re breaking down all the winners, snubs, and standout moments of the ceremony.

This week we’re discussing Best Picture nominee, Nickel Boys, an American historical drama film based on the 2019 novel The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead. It follows two African-American boys, Elwood and Turner, who are sent to an abusive reform school in 1960s Florida. We also discuss the 2025 SAG awards and more industry stories.

This week we’re discussing Maria, the bio pic focused on the famed opera singer starring Angelina Jolie. We also discuss exciting casting news as well as more breaking industry stories. Check it out!

This week we’re discussing the Best Picture nominee Wicked which follows Elphaba’s unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda and how their relationship reaches a crossroads following an encounter with the Wizard of Oz. We also cover Kendrick Lamar’s powerful Super Bowl Halftime show performance as well as more breaking industry news. Check it out!

This week we’re discussing the Best Picture nominee The Substance which follows Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle, who following a devastating blow on her 50th birthday tries a substance which promises to transform her into an enhanced version of herself. We also cover the 2025 Grammy winners as well as breaking industry news. Check it out!

This week we’re discussing the Best Picture nominee Anora which follows an exotic dancer from Brooklyn who gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and marries the son of an oligarch. We also cover the 2025 Oscar nominations as well as more industry news. Check it out!

This week we’re discussing the Sundance hit “A Real Pain” starring Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin. The film follows mismatched cousins David and Benji on their tour of Poland to honor their grandmother. We also breakdown the tragic LA fires and their effects on the entertainment industry. We’re providing a list of ways to help those affected on our social media platforms. Check it out.

After a long hoilday break the Crew is back and discussing the poignant and powerful film, “Sing Sing” starring Colman Domingo. The film follows a theatre group of incarcerated men who find their purpose through art. We also breakdown the 2025 Golden Globes Awards and cover all the of the major industry news that broke during the holidays. Check it out!

This week we're discussing Steve McQueen’s new WWII epic, Blitz which focuses on a biracial child journeying to go back home and reunite with his mother. We also cover the 2025 Golden Globes nominations, breaking news and our favorite movies/tv series of the year.

We're discussing the film adaptation of the August Wilson’s successful play; The Piano Lesson. We also cover the bombshell Thanksgiving box office numbers and more exciting industry news.