Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
