Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
