Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has made the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
