Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold critique examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
