Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
