Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
