Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying procedure called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
