Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on TV. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
