Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
