Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
