Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from writing about global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
