Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
