Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the youth frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
