Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
