Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has rendered the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
