Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
