Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the youth frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
