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This week, I'm diving into Clayface, the latest DC Studios release, and asking whether taking the superhero genre in a more horror-inspired direction is actually the change DC needs. Unfortunately, I came away feeling pretty underwhelmed. While there's an interesting concept at the heart of the film, particularly its exploration of fame, beauty, identity and the entertainment industry's obsession with appearances, I found the execution lacking in almost every department. From an incredibly rushed fall from fame and underdeveloped character motivations to some questionable writing, bizarre tonal shifts and a horror element that never quite delivers, there's a lot I wanted to love but ultimately couldn't. Is this a misunderstood experiment or simply a missed opportunity? Let's discuss.

I'm also kicking off November's Songs of the Week, with three tracks I'm particularly obsessed with: 'Embarrassingly' by Troye Sivan, 'Here You Come, There You Go' by Gracie Abrams from the upcoming deluxe edition of Daughter from Hell, and Phoebe Bridgers' contribution to the Prime Time soundtrack. Expect some acoustic heartbreak, unexpected punk influences and a whole lot of appreciation for interesting production. As always, you can find the monthly Songs of the Week playlists on Spotify!

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