Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
