Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
