Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
