Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has made the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
