Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
