Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of 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, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
