Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress manages to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
