Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
