Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the children on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
