Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
