Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process called the Substance. This produces a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
