Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering international wars to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has left the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
