Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
