Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
