Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the children on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
