Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
