Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry by the same director delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
