Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process called the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
