Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the local kids anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
