Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
