Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward 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, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet the lead actress manages to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
