Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process known as "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to show the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
