Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to join a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
