Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the children on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
