Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
