Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the children frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
