Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying process titled the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
