Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
