Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process titled the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
