Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
