Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has left the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
