Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
