Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
