Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
