Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering world issues to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty 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
