Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the youth frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
