Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
