Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
