Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
