Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
