Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. 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 daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
