Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to show the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
