Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
