Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has left the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
