Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other filthy rich passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
