Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has left the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
