Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
