Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
