Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, 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 unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
