Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
