Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
