Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, though Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
