Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though the lead actress manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
