Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries through this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has left the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
