Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process known as this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
