32 Modern Movies That Prove Practical Effects Are Still Thriving in Hollywood

In a revealing look at the making of the film “The Substance“, it’s clear that director Coralie Fargeat went to extraordinary efforts to minimize CGI in order to bring her unique vision to life. This dedication paid off, with the film earning five 2025 Academy Award nominations, including Best Makeup. Remarkably, some of the most unsettling and grotesque scenes from this body horror masterpiece were captured on set using remarkably lifelike doubles for various body parts. For instance, when Elisabeth Sparkle (played by Demi Moore) gives birth to her double, Sue (portrayed by Margaret Qualley), the scene was filmed with a startlingly realistic stand-in for the birth process.

Someone Just Asked A Spider-Man Question I’ve Always Wondered About, But I Don’t Know How I Feel About The Marvel Fans’ Answers

In a different phrasing: Is it correct that Peter Parker, who was initially portrayed as the typical nerdy character, wears glasses before his transformation into a superhero, yet gaining spider-like abilities after being bitten by a radioactive spider typically enhances his physical attributes, including his vision? This question about Spiderman’s eyesight was recently posed on Reddit in relation to the latest animated series, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, which can be streamed with a Disney+ subscription.

Companion’s Ending Echoes Ex Machina: A Familiar Twist in Sci-Fi

Among the 2025 films, Companion stands out as my top pick for the year’s first outstanding horror movie, despite not being a typical horror flick like some other recent releases. The dark comedy by writer and director Drew Hancock revolving around Iris (played by Sophie Thatcher), a woman who uncovers through gruesome events that she is a sophisticated robot bought by her boyfriend, Josh (Jack Quaid), offers the same fun, challenging, and thought-provoking elements as some of the best episodes from Black Mirror I’ve ever watched.

My Hit Rate Was Not Great

The 34-year-old attended Sundance to promote the Andrew Ahn-directed Wedding Banquet and caught up with IMDb to address his popularity online. Via the site’s Instagram account, the Awkwafina is Nora from Queens alum weighed in on the virality of his dance moves during the song, “What is this Feeling,” and spoke to the shock that came with it, as well as how thankful he is that his whole body wasn’t seen. In his words: