Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
