Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying procedure called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has left the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, 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 bad faith, though the lead actress manages to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
