Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
