Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the children anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
