Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about international wars to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
