Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the children anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
