Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
