Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
