Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has made the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
