Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
