Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
