Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely 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 – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the children anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
