Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the youth frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
