Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has made the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
