Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about world issues to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
