Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying procedure called "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
