Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
