Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
