Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into starring in a workout series on television. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director is a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
