Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
