Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering international wars to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
