Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
