Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome process known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
