Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
