Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has left the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
