Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
