Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
