Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting a workout series on television. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the children anxious. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
