Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has left the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
