Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
