Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
