**Join Us for an Insightful Evening at the Therapist Cinema/TV Club Meetup!**
Get ready for a chilling dive into *The Substance*, a 2024 psychological horror film that explores fame, aging, and the dark quest for perfection. Check out the trailer here: [The Substance Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_tDLs6u2E0).

On her 50th birthday, Elisabeth Sparkle, a once-celebrated Hollywood star, is abruptly fired from her long-running aerobics TV show due to her age. Distraught, she crashes her car and is introduced to *The Substance*, a black-market serum that promises to restore youth and beauty. After injecting the serum, Elisabeth creates a younger version of herself, Sue, with whom she must alternate consciousness every seven days. As Sue thrives in the spotlight, Elisabeth becomes a reclusive, self-loathing shell of her former self. Tensions escalate as the two women grow to despise each other, leading to horrific transformations and a deadly clash that ultimately ends in grotesque chaos.

Before our meetup, please watch the film, it is available for free through Mubi on Amazon Prime Video (you can get a 7-day free trial if you don't have the service), or you can purchase it on Apple TV and Fandango. It is also still available in Movie Theaters! *The Substance* is rated R for "*strong bloody violent content, gore, graphic nudity, and* language," so viewer discretion is advised.

During our gathering, we’ll discuss the film’s exploration of aging, body image, and the psychological toll of living in the shadows of one’s former self. How does *The Substance* comment on society’s obsession with youth and perfection? Bring your insights and questions to share in a conversation with fellow film lovers and mental health professionals.

We look forward to seeing you there! This event will be online at:

**Google Meet joining info**
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mgt-txie-eme

Therapist Movie TV Media Club

Alex Marotta

Moses

Movie Discussion: November 2024 - The Substance 

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**Join Us for an Insightful Evening at the Therapist Cinema/TV Club Meetup – Exploring *Inside Out 1 & 2*!**

Get ready for a heartwarming and thought-provoking exploration of emotions, growth, and the mind in Pixar’s *Inside Out 1* and *Inside Out 2*! These two animated masterpieces take us inside the minds of young Riley and her evolving emotions, giving us a unique, colorful view of how we process change, identity, and emotional conflict.

Before our meetup, please rewatch both films to refresh your memory! You can stream *Inside Out 1* and *Inside Out 2* on Disney+ or purchase them on various digital platforms.

During our gathering, we'll discuss the films’ portrayal of emotions as characters with distinct personalities and their impact on Riley’s journey through life’s challenges—from moving to a new city to navigating the turbulence of adolescence. How do the films capture the complexity of emotional growth and the importance of emotional balance in our mental health? What does *Inside Out 2* reveal about how emotions change and adapt as we grow older?

Whether you’re a long-time fan or a first-time viewer, bring your insights and questions to share in a conversation with fellow film lovers and mental health professionals. We’ll dive deep into the messages of emotional self-acceptance, the roles of joy, sadness, anger, fear, and disgust, and how these emotions reflect our own internal struggles.

We look forward to seeing you there! This event will be online at:

**Google Meet joining info**
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/gxu-yjbt-pjn

Jessica S

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Movie Discussion: December 2024 - Inside Out 1 & 2

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