Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the children on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
