Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
