Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process titled the Substance. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
