Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has left the local kids anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
