Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
