Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying procedure called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
