Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
