Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
