Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process titled this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Both actors are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
