Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
