Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has made the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
