Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
