Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
