Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome process known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has made the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
