Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on TV. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
