Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from writing about international wars to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has left the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
