Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
