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Pick of the Week

The Substance Film

The filmmaker's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+

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This Mystery Thriller

This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform

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Presence

Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel

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Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy

Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4

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This Creepy Thriller

The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4

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The Eyes of Tammy Faye

In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel

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This Espionage Thriller

This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel