Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has left the local kids anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
