Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about world issues to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
