Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? 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
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
