Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering international wars to board an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
