Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain manages to show the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
