Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
