Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process called the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the children anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
