Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Chastain succeeds to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
