Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
