Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to board an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
