Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the children anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
