Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into starring in a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the local kids anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
