Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
