Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from writing about world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
