Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the children anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress manages to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
