Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process called the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
