Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
