Dan and Brian continue their exploration of misuse of corpses by watching and discussing the proto-Substance satire by Robert Zemeckis, a “swee generis” screwball horror comedy. Join as they discuss Zemeckis’s knack for integrating and normalizing groundbreaking tech, ingenious preoduction design and cinematography, unexpected genre mashups, David Koepp, the fine line between arch satire and misogyny, and Meryl Streep ridiculous run of awards nominations.
Episode Number
258
Films Reviewed
- Death Becomes Her (1992) – Dan’s review
Is It Good?
Is It Good? - Dan's Rating
Exceptionally Good (7/8)
Is It Good? - Brian's Rating
Exceptionally Good (7/8)
Supplemental Media
Contact’s mirror shot:
Twilight Zone mirror shot:
Brian Terrill is a filmmaker and horror host.
Dan Stalcup writes reviews for The Goods and is a member of OFCS. Follow Dan on Letterboxd.