Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to join an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the children on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
