Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the children anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
