Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
