Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
