Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding 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, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
