Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other filthy rich passengers. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has made the children frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
