Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
