Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
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 break from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has left the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
