Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process called the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the children frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
