Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman 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 pushes his film-making abilities through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
