Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
