Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
