Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the children anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
