Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, though Chastain manages to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
