Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process known as the Substance. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has made the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
