Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has made the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
