Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere