Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
