Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
