Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on world issues to join an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
