Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
