Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to present the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
