Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
