Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
