Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process titled the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
