Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
