Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the children anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
