Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, and other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. 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 Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
