Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain succeeds to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
