Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
