Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
