Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story features the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
