Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has left the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
