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The toilet mirror resurfaces intact after being repeatedly smashed during the fight scene
Scenario
A fading celebrity takes a black market drug: a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of themselves.. Ray Liotta was cast in the film in February 2022, but died in May of that year before he could film his scenes. Dennis Quaid replaced him, but Liotta is still mentioned in the director’s “thank you letters” in the credits..
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Elisabeth Sparkle: There was some mild abuse of the substance.. Special thanks in the credits go to the many extras in the theater scene who were covered in blood.. Pump It UpWritten by Michael Hall, Leonardo StellaPerformed by Earl GregoryProduced by Julien Deguines.
It’s an experience to say the least
This is one of those movies that doesn’t do justice to at home. You have to be in a packed theater and feel the waves and bursts of energy from the crowd. You’ll laugh, you’ll look away, your jaw will drop, you’ll feel uncomfortable.
But it’s all worth it
It’s incredible cinematography, award-winning acting, and a killer soundtrack all in one. Huge applause to Demi for taking on such a vulnerable role about a subject that’s rarely talked about. I’m excited to see what comes out of this, hopefully more open conversations within the industry and more doors opened than closed.
Just note that this is NOT a film you should get high in front of
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