Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting a workout series on television. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying process known as this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
