Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
