Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly 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 – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
