Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
