Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
