Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
