Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
