Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process called this experimental method. This creates 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 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
