Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
