Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
