Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying process called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
