Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has made the youth frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
