Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
