Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
