Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process called "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
