Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
