Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to show the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
