Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
