Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting a workout series on TV. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director is a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
