Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the youth anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
