Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to show the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
