Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying process called "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has left the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
