Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the children anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain manages to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
