Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
