Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
