Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has left the children anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
