Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
