Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
