Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to join a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the children anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
