Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
