Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying process titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
