Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
