Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. 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
