Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
