Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
