Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process titled the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has left the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
