Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though the lead actress succeeds to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
