Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
