Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
