Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the children anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
