Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from writing about international wars to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain succeeds to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
