Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress manages to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
