Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
