Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress achieves to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
