Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has rendered the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
