Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
