Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
