Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from covering global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the children on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
