Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
