Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into starring in a workout series on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
