Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
