Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, 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 fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
