Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
