Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
