Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
