Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
