Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process known as the Substance. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
