Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has made the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
