Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
