Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering international wars to join an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the local kids on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
