Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
