Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the children on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
