Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
