Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering world issues to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
