Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to show the character with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
