Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
