Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the children anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
