Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has made the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
