Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
