Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the youth frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
