Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
