Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry by the same director is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
