Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome process titled the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
