Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering world issues to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
