Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
