Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about international wars to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
