Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying process known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
