Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the youth frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
