Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. 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 Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
