Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
