Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
