Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure called "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
