Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has left the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
