Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
