Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
