Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
