Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has made the children on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. 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 riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering by the same director is a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
