Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
