Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about international wars to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
