Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
