Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process titled this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
