Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
