Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the children frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
