Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has made the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
