Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the children anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
