Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
