Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
