Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has left the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
