Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema