Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to join a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
