Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
