Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
