Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
