Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process called the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has left the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
