Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from covering world issues to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has left the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
