Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has made the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to show the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
