Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering global conflict to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
