Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on television. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has left the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
