Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
