Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process called the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
