Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from covering world issues to join an opulent ship with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
