Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
