Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
