Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from writing about global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the children anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
