Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has made the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
