Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
