Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering world issues to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
