Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has left the children anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
