Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
