Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
