Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of women's appearance and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
