Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to hosting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
