Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
