Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
