Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
