Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
