Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying process titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on world issues to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress manages to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
