Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
