Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
