Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the youth frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Chastain manages to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
