Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
