Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome process titled this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the children on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
