Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, and other affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
