Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
