Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries through this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
