Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, though Chastain manages to show the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
