Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the children anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain succeeds to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
