Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
