Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about international wars to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
