Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
