Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
