Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering international wars to join an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
