Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
