Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the children anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
