Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has left the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
