Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
