Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
