Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
