Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
